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Audio editor for a globally syndicated punk rock radio show

JXB Media
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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 our radio production team in the role of audio editor / producer.

 

Nature of the position:

Post production audio editor / producer


In this role for JXB Media, the student will contribute to a radio program production by assisting in audio editing and asset management for a globally syndicated radio program that airs in three different countries on a plethora of radio stations.

 Student will be mentored in post production editing, asset management and other facets and nuances that revolve around post production of audio for broadcast.

In this role you will learn how to use Davinci resolve if you wish. Its free and we offer a complete tutorial track for it as well as mentorship and supervision. 

In addition you will learn asset management using up to date techniques, team collaboration, interpretation of scripts, and so much more. 

 

The project

Lost in the static is a globally syndicated radio program focused on punk rock, alternative and other adjacent genres of music. It goes out to three different countries on several radio stations on a weekly basis. We need an audio editor who can take all the audio assets, put them together according to strict guidelines and contribute to producing the show on a weekly basis. 
 

This includes but is not limited to:

Receiving the audio assets like voice over, sweeps, stingers, intros, and other audio elements and using it along with the script to create the show following a strict template and guidelines. 

Processing and distribution of the show to our affiliates. 

Helping in other places as desired. 

Qualifications and skills:
Be enthusiastic about punk rock and alternative music
Communicate clearly, honestly and often
Be able to take advice and ongoing training from professionals with over 30 years combined experience
Use Discord for team communication
Learn new softwares and skills

 

Requirements:
This position will require an average of 10 hours per week.
Student will be required to:

  • Assist in post production audio editing
  • Learn the use of a digital audio and video workstation
  • Communicate with the team via discord
  • Have a desire to learn new skills and become a better person
  • Have a desire to learn new softwares like Davinci resolve… 
     

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, media and television industry, remotely, through the use of teamwork apps and other applicable softwares such as google suite, zoom, ftp, dropbox, discord, etc. 

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 PART IS SUPER IMPORTANT - MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS -  A FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED:

- Applicants should upload a short cover letter about themselves and what they enjoy about life and the things they are into. We are not concerned about your experience, or resume, you would not be applying for this role if you didn't think you could do it in the first place. We are looking for cool people with great attitudes and a passion to learn in a safe environment that cares about you and who you are, not robots or worker bees. We are very serious about what we do, but also laid back and cool. You should have an interest in radio production and punk rock music. Send a resume and you will be rejected. Send a bland copy and paste cover letter and you will be rejected. Send anything other than whats asked for, and you will be rejected. 

- In addition, include the music you are into and maybe a funny joke. MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COVER LETTER. YOU WILL ONLY BE CONTACTED THROUGH EMAIL. Do not include your email, and you will be rejected. 

Students with no experience are still encouraged to apply. 

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.