Radio DJ, presenter, reporter, etc

Note: This is a listing for an internship and/or non paying volunteer for experience position. 

JXB Media is currently seeking candidates who would like to be part of a new streaming radio station set to launch in 2026. There are multiple positions available, so read carefully. 

The station
JXB Media is teaming up with Freakwave radio to launch a brand new streaming radio station from the ground up. If you are a current student DJ at your university, a former DJ somewhere, or just want to learn the art of music presentation… this is for you. 

The format is freeform but grounded in alternative. This includes all forms of punk rock, new wave, no wave, alternative, grunge, rock, goth, k-pop, etc and fringes of those formats and more. 

The station will stream 24 hours a day. 

Positions include but are not limited to:

Radio DJ/Presenter
As a radio personality you will be trained in and responsible for conducting hosting duties for a radio program. This would typically be music centered, but we are also considering talk and other formats.

All shows are pre produced and not live. This will require you to have or be able to access appropriate equipment to record “voice overs” or your voice in the same way a DJ would do and then assemble your own program.  

Host will be expected to dedicate time to: hosting, research, practice, post production, training and a weekly meeting to track progress. 

Each program is at minimum one hour long and each program will have an original air day once a week with a repeat. That is a fancy way of saying you will he producing one show per week.

Qualifications and skills:
Be enthusiastic about the subject/music/etc you are presenting. 
Communicate clearly
Be able to take advice and ongoing training from professionals with over 30 years combined experience
Use Discord for team communication

This is a perfect role for those who wish to gain industry standard experience in radio and presenting for a potential career in radio, audio, presenting, hosting, etc. 


News Reporter
As a news reporter you will be trained in methods for news delivery on a daily basis. You will be expected to communicate clearly, present current events, and have a great personality. 

All news reports are pre recorded once or twice a day, and then delivered to the cloud for automated play through the day. Because this is a streaming statin with no fixed location, the news will be generalized to events, sports, etc on a global scale. 

News reporter will be expected to dedicate time to practicing, researching topics, writing copy, recording and post production on a daily basis and delivering timely and accurate news. Full training will be provided and no experience is necessary. 

Other positions or ideas for the station? Let us know and show us what you got. 

Qualifications and skills:
Be enthusiastic about presenting the news in an unbiased way. 
Communicate clearly
Be able to take advice and ongoing training from professionals with over 30 years combined experience
Use Discord for team communication


 

Expectations/responsibilities for interns:

As a production assistant, the student will be working closely with other interns, professionals and well seasoned veterans of the radio and television industry. The main project consists of production of a syndicated podcast in which the student will learn every aspect of production, this includes the production of a large scale podcast and a radio station. 
 

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 required to have a weekly meeting to discuss progress, goals, etc.

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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Applicants should upload a cover letter telling us what kind of show you would do, along with something cool, or an obscure fact, or even a good joke along with information that reflects who you are as a person. Make sure its addressed to “Bob” 
If you simply send a resume or generalized cover letter or do not follow the simple above instructions, it will be put into file 13. Follow the instructions and make Bob laugh with your joke and you are guaranteed an interview. 
An aircheck is nice to have as well. 
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JXB media 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.