Internship Opportunities
WFNX Radio is located in Lynn, MA, consisting of 101.7 FM in Boston, 92.1 in New Hampshire and Maine, and www.wfnx.com worldwide. The WFNX Radio Network has been awarded the Best Commercial Alternative Radio Stationaward four times and was voted “1 of 10 Stations That Don’t Suck” by Rolling Stone Magazine. WFNX carries with it a tradition of 25 years on the cutting edge. WFNX is independently owned and operated and it is not a part of a corporate conglomerate, allowing for us to call the shots in a fun, laid back environment as we offer our listeners the best in Alternative music alongside hot prizes and chances to attend the finest WFNX events.
We offer internships during the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter semesters. We are interested in smart, enthusiastic individuals who can handle a fast paced environment and are eager to learn and gain experience in the music industry. WFNX is the place to get a foot in the door and make great networking connections. You gain a 360 degree perspective of the music industry as radio truly is the nucleus of the industry. As an intern, you are constantly surrounded by professionals who love their jobs, and are willing to help you get your start in a career in radio. Computer and internet navigation skills, willingness to work morning hours, and the ability to take direction and learn are just a few of the key elements we require of you. This is an accredited internship that must be approved for by your College or University. All internships are unpaid and located at our studios in Central Square in Downtown Lynn, MA. Our offices are conveniently located directly across the street from the Lynn Commuter Rail stop for easy access by public transportation.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to our Internship Coordinator, Gia Barry, at gbarry@wfnx.com. She can be reached by phone at 781-595-6200 ex 200. Please include an area of interest and availability.
Morning Show: The Sandbox has quickly grown to be one of WFNX’s most popular shows. You will get to work with The Sandbox hosts, Fletcher, Charlie, Special ED, and news guy of the millennium, Henry Santoro. Our interns assist in virtually every aspect of the show, including, but not limited to:
- Taking requests form listeners
- Blogging
- Updating the website
- Editing audio
- News gathering
- Voice production & bit writing
- Answering the Listener Line
- Taking contest winner information
- Audio editing & production (knowledge of Pro-Tools is a plus)
Minimum of 2 days per week, Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 12:00pm
Music Department: If you are passionate about music, this is the department for you! Interns work directly with our Music Director, Paul Driscoll and his assistants. The Music Department Interns will assist in the following:
- Researching band information
- Mixing & Creating CDs for promotional events
- Editing spots using Pro-Tools
- Putting together show material for on-air use
- Loading music into Prophet (music database)
- Filing CDs into music library
Minimum of 2 days per week, Monday – Thursday, 10:30am – 3:30pm  
Promotions: Promotions interns get the chance to work in a riveting environment where they get to deal first hand with the behind the scenes action that goes on when the ‘On-Air’ light goes off. The Promotions Department handles all aspects of upcoming concerts and giveaways being done by WFNX. Interns
who excel in the promotions department can be offered positions on the
WFNX Street Team on completion of their internship. Responsibilities Include:
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Creating prize sheets for on-air use
- Contacting prize winners
- Writing creative liners for on-air talent
- Organizing concert/event guest lists
- Mailing out prizes
- Writing commercial copy for on-air use
- Updating the website with current photos & event information
- Updating the WFNX Myspace & Facebook accounts
Minimum 2 days per week, Monday – Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm 
Production: If you are looking for hands-on experience in production, this is the internship for you. You are required to have working knowledge of Pro-Tools or similar format (Pro-Tools is preferred). Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Dubbing spots from CD and MP3 formats into Prophet
- Basic digital editing with Pro-Tools
- Complete voice over work for 10-30 second spots
Minimum 3 days per week, Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 3:00pm 
“I enjoyed every minute of my internship at WFNX. You are surrounded by people who love what they do and will go out of their way to help show you the ropes. Many of the people I worked under started out as Interns themselves, and they treat you like a full-time employee. I learned so much from working here and I am walking away feeling like a member of the WFNX family.”
- Leah Drummond (Clark University Promotions Intern)
“There is never a dull moment here at WFNX. I was fortunate enough to be made a member of the Street Team while I interned here and I gained experience in the industry that will definitely help me in my future endeavors. Everyone here is so passionate about what they do and it made me excited to come in to work each day.”
-Joe DeSantis (Salem State Promotions Intern)
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