Jobs at KAWC

KAWC Summer Student Newsroom Workshop

Posted: May 9, 2015

First review of applications: May 19, 2025

Workshop dates: June 2, 2025 – July 25, 2025

Weekly commitment: 10-15 hours per week

Work location: KAWC Studios, MAC 141, AWC Campus

Compensation: $2,000 stipend

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Do you have a passion for storytelling or talking with others? Do you dream of chasing the next big scoop? As a participant in the KAWC Student Newsroom Summer Workshop, you’ll learn the skills and gets hands on practice putting your talents to use. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team that includes academic instruction, professional experience, and student mentors. This is your chance to grow as a writer and producer and learn the skills to make your voice heard.

Job Summary

KAWC is looking for local college students with an interest in journalism, podcasting, and audio/radio production.

The cohort of four to six student reporters will take part in an eight-week training, learning how to cover news events, record sound assets, write stories for on-air and digital platforms, and produce segments using digital audio editing programs.

Students will learn interview techniques, how to write and report spot, feature, and podcast length news reports, and produce content to air on KAWC and KOFA radio stations as well as a student produced podcast.

Expectations:

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

- Move about in various locations across campus and the community to complete work tasks

- Effectively communicate on a daily basis

- Strong writing skills

- Ability to work on deadline

- Research and learn about new topics

Required Application materials:

- Resume

- A one-minute recording of your voice telling us why you think you’d make a good workshop candidate and what interests you about the program.

Contact Information:

Lou Gum, KAWC News Director lou.gum@kawc.org