This is a listing for an internship and/or non paying volunteer position.
JXB Media is currently seeking candidates who would like to be part of and online streaming radio station and write articles, music reviews, etc.
Nature of the position:
Music Journalist / Music article writer
As a writer for JXB Media the student will contribute to an online music magazine that centers around the alternative, punk, grunge, metal, etc format. No country, no rap, no genres outside of loud music.
Student will write one article per week for our music magainze website and have their work published. Articles are like any other article you would read on a website, and average 1000 words. Maybe more, maybe less.
Topics include:
Album reviews
Recent news
Band features
etc.
Think Rolling Stone meets Pitchfork meets The new york times.
Topics in culture, music, and more welcome.
The project
ALTZINE is an upcoming online music magazine to compliment ALTZONE radio, a 24 hours a day streaming radio station focused on alternative, punk rock, noise, metal and more.
ALTZINE will be published online, featuring articles, reviews, art, culture, etc. We are searching for people who want to be part of that culture and make a difference while also making great art.
Qualifications and skills:
Be enthusiastic about alternative culture, art, music, etc… and writing about it
Communicate clearly
Be able to take advice and ongoing training from professionals with over 30 years combined experience
Requirements:
This position will require an average of 10 hours per week.
Student will be required to:
- Pitch ideas for stories, reviews, etc
- Write in an entertaining, fun and witty yet journalistic style. Creative writing and storytelling is the emphasis.
- Be adventerous and willing to take risks
- Have a working knowledge of programs like Word, google suite, etc.
Expectations/responsibilities for interns:
As a part of JXB Media, the student will be working closely with other interns, professionals and well seasoned veterans of the audio, radio and television industry, remotely, through the use of teamwork apps and other applicable softwares such as google suite, zoom, dropbox, discord, etc.
This includes but is not limited to: Audio production, hosting, writing, research, script writing, non linear video editing, line producing, distribution for syndication, marketing, social media management, asset management, cataloging and other duties as assigned.
Student will be supervised and/or mentored by trained professionals with 30+ years combined experience and required to have a weekly meeting with the program director to discuss progress, goals, ongoing mentoring, etc. This is conducted remotely over zoom, google meet, discord video, etc.
Approx. expected working hours at minimum per week: 10
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FLSA information:
Student should expect and acknowledge the following:
– This position is strictly for internship/volunteer purposes and is non paid.
– The extent of the students training will involve working with software commonly available or like that of what would be found in a commercial radio station.
– Students will also learn performance techniques for radio DJ/presenting, along with other applicable skills, attributes, and necessities that a Radio DJ would be required to know.
– Students seeking internship credit should check with their career center, advisor or otherwise department in charge of their internship credits to make their credit valid.
– Interns at JXB Media are not guaranteed or promised any form of employment or compensation either during or after their internship is complete.
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THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR YOUR APPLICATION:
Applicants should a cover letter telling us something cool, or an obscure fact, or even a good joke along with information that reflects who you are as a person. Tell us about who your favorite band is and why. Following these simple directions is almost a guarantee for an interview. Do not send your resume. Do not send a cover letter for another place. Do not send a generic statement. We do not want robots or worker bees… we want cool people we can get along with who want to make great art.
There are several areas where talents and skills can be utilized so if you are interested in something but do not see it listed here, reach out and lets talk.
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Information about JXB Media:
JXB media is a not for profit media volunteer collective that exists to create great art in various forms while lending an outstanding plethora of knowledge to those who need the opportunity to shine. As part of our consortium you will learn what you want to learn, get out what you put in, and have the opportunity to grow your talents while exploring different areas of the industry in a safe and non judgmental way. If you have ever been told that you don’t need experience but still got rejected because you didn’t have the experience that you allegedly didn’t need, then this is the place for you.
We run with an ethos and culture that encourages self expression, being weird, and exploring things that traditional places won’t allow. As a part of our crew you will work closely with professionals who have over 30 years combined experience in both corporate and public radio and production. We welcome those who have been rejected and outcast, and provide a safe place to explore and learn new skills.
The only dumb question is the one you never ask… because if you don’t ask, you never get the answer. If you never get the answer, you never learn. See you soon.
