Internship Guidelines

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, internships with the Howard University Radio Network will be conducted in a hybrid model, with in-person and virtual sessions. Internship formats are subject to change at the discretion of the Howard University Radio Network leadership. H.U.R.N. will follow all Howard University COVID-19 guidelines. The following internships are available.

The Howard University Radio Network is committed to providing a professional work experience for students interested in communications.

Students can be assigned to work at any station on the network based on the needs of the network. The student’s interests and qualifications are also a major determining factor.

Commercial Stations

  • WHUR-FM 96.3 www.whur.com
  • The Quiet Storm Station 96.3 HD2 www.thequietstormstation.com
  • H.U.R. Voices SiriusXM Channel 141 www.hurvoices.com
  • HBCU SiriusXM Channel 142 www.hbcuradionet.com

Student Stations

  • Glasshouse Radio
    www.glasshouseradio.com
  • WHBC 96.3 HD-3 ww.whbc963hd3.com

Internship Positions

All internships are unpaid and are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. There are several types of internships available.

  • Promotions – Students will assist with stations promotional needs including logging merchandise, packaging prizes, and on-site event assistance.
  • News/Public Affairs – Students will assist with show research, writing copy, booking guests, and other news related duties. (Candidates should have an interest in journalism, news, reporting, and community service. They must also be able to write and think critically.)
  • Programming – Students will assist in on-air work including social media, show research for the Midday show or Afternoon Drive show. (Students must be available between the hours of 9:30am-1:30pm for the midday show or 1:30pm-5:30pm for the afternoon drive show.)
  • Social Media – Students will assist in social media content including writing and creating content for digital platforms.

Qualifications

To be considered for an internship within the Network, one must:


  • Be a registered student at Howard University (Non-Howard students may only apply for summer internships)
  • Be in good academic standing (at least 2.5 GPA)
  • Students seeking an internship for class credit must be registered in one of the practicum classes and be a graduating senior.
  • Students seeking an internship with Glasshouse Radio must contact Diamond Sydnor at dsydnor@whur.com. Students interested in WHBC must contact them directly at gm.whbc@gmail.com.
     

Student Skills

Students can be BUT DO NOT HAVE TO BE familiar with the following equipment and software:

  • Basic computer skills
  • Social media platforms
  • MUST HAVE basic writing skills

How to Apply

All students interested in obtaining an internship within the network must send a completed application, copy of their resume, copy of their unofficial transcript or student schedule, and other applicable materials to Professor Vicci Saunders at vsaunders@whur.com. The application deadline is Friday, September 18, 2023, by 8pm EST. If you have any questions about your application, please contact Vicci Saunders at vsaunders@whur.com. Please put Internship Candidate in the subject line.

Interviews and auditions will be granted by invitation only.

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