Intern, Podcast Production at Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media

Position Information:

• Start Date: January 5 – June 5, 2026
• Hours: 24 hours per week (Required days: Th-F from 9-5pm; Flexible: M-W)
• Location: This is a fully remote position. Must be located within the U.S.A.
• Compensation: $20.00/hour
• Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected

Intern, Podcast Production:

Do you love the art of podcast storytelling? Are you passionate about creating audio that resonates with diverse audiences? APM is seeking an intern who loves making podcasts with an eye towards creating impactful content for a diverse audience.

This position will work on our art and culture podcasts, The Slowdown and The Splendid Table. You will help with day-to-day production and digital media, as well as special projects as needed.

Key Learning Goals:

The goal of this internship is to provide immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful projects. Goals include:

• Learn how to work with a professional production organization and becoming a key member of that team
• Learn (or improve) audio editing skills on Descript and Pro-Tools, to help with current and new content
• Become adept at juggling several different assignments and come to understand how to prioritize work for different teams
• “Learning through doing” by working directly with producers, editors, and hosts.
• Learn about the podcast business, from how we handle social media to key metrics for downloads and how development of new shows works
• Learn how to be a team player but also manage your time and work.

Responsibilities:

In this hands-on role, you will dedicate your time to the following area:

• Detail-oriented work, such as transcribing and conforming scripts, transcribing excerpted material, fact checking, creating pronouncer sheets for hosts, and performing Quality Control of all final audio material
• Uploading final episode mixes and metadata to our publishing platform.
• Pitch ideas and guests for special projects or releases
• Attending recording sessions, while keeping notes, checking for errors, and helping producers with on-the-spot tasks
• Learning how to organize, assemble, and cut episodes
• Help create and post website and social media content
• Keep track of requested tasks and escalate for prioritization
• Work with specific show teams to help produce and promote content

Benefits:

• Eligible to accrue sick time off
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
• Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan

Programming:

• Participate in robust on-boarding experience
• Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspectives of the organization

Required Qualifications:

• Students who are currently enrolled and have completed one year of their post-secondary program, are enrolled in a graduate program, or have earned a degree in the last 18 months.
• Must be able to work 24 hours per week. Required days are Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 – 5:00pm. Other days are flexible.
• Audio editing experience
• At least 1 years of coursework in audio or video production and editing
• Completed college level courses in writing for audio and/or script writing and editing
• Experience reporting, producing news, or creating an audio/podcast production through school assignments, internships, on-campus news stations, or similar activities, rather than working as a live DJ
• Work well in a remote team environment
• Research experience and experience doing interviews

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some Photoshop, Canva or PowerPoint work
• Social media as business promotion experience
• Ability to post on websites via a content management system
• Interest in food content
• Interest in poetry

Next Step in the Application:

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:

• What interests you about this internship?
• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Physical Demands:
  • Required to move about in an office environment or in your own home and sit for extended periods of time
  • A place to work undisturbed at home while in remote situation
  • Required to move about in the community
  • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
• Working Conditions:
  • Moderate noise level
  • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM

Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.