Intern (Part-Time) - Long Island Radio
About the role
CMG is a well-respected, premium media company with a proud history, a dynamic future, and a fast-paced environment. We are a start-up built on a 100-year legacy with dominant media brands, award-winning content, and the best-in-class team and culture. Across our markets, you will find the creators, authors, and voices behind trusted journalism, exciting entertainment, and authentic content. Through an internship at one of our premier 49 top-performing radio stations spanning 10 markets, you can learn, grow, and get hands-on experience alongside best-in-class professionals.
Responsibilities
- Shadow various team members within the station to gain a better understanding of programming operations.
- Aid the promotions and activation team with local events.
- Conduct research on show topics and share content online.
- Contact interview sources and guests, as needed.
- Aid in the creation, editing, and posting of content for produced show segments.
- Create engaging content for all platforms, on-air, digital, and social.
- Aid with screening phone calls during live broadcasts.
- Deliver content on tight deadlines and with precise timing.
- Attend regular show planning meetings and support the generation of show ideas.
- Participate in special projects and potentially present insights and/or recommendations to market leaders.
Requirements
Undergraduate or recent college graduate. Pursuing a degree in the media field of study is a plus (e.g., Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive, agile, and can multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build internal and external relationships.
Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Able to multi-task in a high-speed environment.
High work standards and degree of attention to detail.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
The hourly rate for this position is $17.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a variety of factors such as skills, certifications, and relevant work experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment).
- Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options.
- Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
- Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
- Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026.
- Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- All other benefits required by applicable law.
About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com.