KFSK Public Radio is offering a full-time news internship this summer, providing hands-on experience in radio reporting, producing, and live on-air hosting.
The intern works closely with KFSK’s small newsroom to produce local news and contribute to regional coverage across Southeast Alaska. As a general assignment reporter, the intern has the opportunity to cover a variety of topics. We encourage all potential applicants to visit our website to find out more about the station, our newsroom and the town. If you yearn to become a public radio reporter and you love the outdoors, Alaska is a perfect place to start.
Responsibilities
- Serve as local host for Morning Edition weekdays from 5:30–8:30 a.m.
- Deliver local news, weather, and community announcements live on air
- Report, write, and produce 2–3 radio stories per week
- Produce a range of audio content including features, news packages, wraps, and short readers
- Conduct interviews and gather sound in the field
- Edit audio using Adobe Audition or similar software
- Publish stories on the station website
The intern collaborates with reporters across Southeast Alaska through the CoastAlaska Radio Network, and stories may be shared statewide through Alaska Public Media.
Qualifications
Applicants should have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or a related field. Strong candidates may also include early-career reporters with 1–2 years of experience or print journalists looking to transition into radio. This internship is designed for someone who already has a background in journalism.
Applicants should be pursuing a career in radio journalism and have:
- Experience with audio editing software (Adobe Audition or similar)
- News writing and announcing experience (college, volunteer, or professional)
- Experience interviewing sources and recording audio in the field
- Comfort using portable recording equipment
- Ability to work collaboratively and take editorial direction
Applicants must submit at least one radio story they have produced and voiced.
Internship Details
- Length: About 3 months (summer; flexible start and end dates)
- Typical start: early June
- Schedule: Full-time
Many of our interns have won Alaska Press Club Awards for their summer work and have continued reporting at public radio stations around the country. We hope to train our newest intern to have the same success.
Compensation
- Weekly stipend
- Housing provided at the station
- Airfare to and from Petersburg from elsewhere in the United States
About Petersburg
KFSK is an NPR affiliate located in Petersburg, Alaska, a fishing community of about 3,400 residents on an island in Southeast Alaska. Surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, the area offers access to mountains, glaciers, and abundant wildlife. It’s a temperate rainforest that gets about 100 inches of rain per year (think Seattle, but rainier). Petersburg is accessible only by boat or plane. It’s remote, but has basic amenities. There are no fast-food restaurants or big-box stores here. But we have fresh seafood, 17 hours of daylight, and a number of hiking trails to explore!
How to Apply
Submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for at least two references
- Clips and links to at least one produced radio story
Deadline: March 20
Send materials to:
Olivia Rose (News Director)
olivia@kfsk.org
Applicants will receive confirmation when their application is received. If you do not hear back within a week, please resend your materials or call 907-772-3808.
