Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Paid Internship – News Radio 98.5FM & AM560 WGAN
Portland Media Group | 
Location: (On-Site) WGAN 420 Western Ave. South Portland, ME

Portland Media Group is offering a paid summer internship opportunity with News Radio 98.5FM and AM560 WGAN—Southern Maine’s renowned source for news and talk. This is a perfect opportunity for college students with a passion for broadcast journalism to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic newsroom environment.

Position Overview:

• Duration: June 2025 – August 2025 (exact dates to be arranged)
• Hours: 15 hours per week for 12 weeks (minimum 180 hours)
• Schedule: Primarily weekdays, with potential evening and weekend hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the WGAN news department with writing news stories and conducting field interviews
• Post stories on our website and assist with other online content management
• Field work gathering sound for local stories and attend press conferences.

Qualifications:

• Must be a college student eligible to earn academic credit for the internship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Basic understanding of radio production and programming
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to learn and take on a variety of tasks
• Familiarity with audio software (ProTools, Audacity) and WordPress
• Knowledge of Burli NewsRoom software is a plus

A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required. Interns will be required to drive to various locations throughout Southern Maine

To apply, please send your resume to

dmartignetti@portlandmediagrp.com

by February 28, 2025.

About Portland Media Group:
Portland Media Group is a subsidiary of Saga Communications, a publicly held company, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.