Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory - KQBH Archivist and Programming Intern

2708 E Cesar E Chavez Ave #101, Los Angeles, California 90033
Status
Open
Description

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory is looking to add a creative, organized, and self-motivated intern to join as a KQBH Archiving and Program intern. Intern will work with the Program Director and Station Manager for approximately 40 hours/week from June to October, to support the station in archiving over 60 shows per week, managing the drive, and creating daily playlists. This position provides a real and up-close opportunity to learn about LPFM (Low Power FM) radio operations for hyper-local community radio stations. KQBH 101.5 broadcasts live from 3 pm -1 am on the FM dial and streams 24 hours per day on the LPFM iOS and Android app.  Towards the second half of their internship, intern will lead studio trainings for new and potential on-air talent.  This internship will take place in-person in our Boyle Heights studios.

Qualifications

A good grasp of meta data coding, streaming services, Audacity, Audition, or, Abelton. Basic understanding of audio equipment and broadcast boards. Knowldege of RadioDJ software is a huge plus.  The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in radio and broadcasting.

Background

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory introduces, through our programming, career pathways in film, television, broadcasting, media arts, and content creation and advocate towards a more equitable future for BLIPOC (Black, Latinx, Indigenous, People of Color) youth, who are most historically at risk to have opportunities denied to them.  Since 2016, BHAC has supported community members as they discover their own strengths, skill sets and realize their best possible selves.  Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory (BHAC) is dedicated to work against systemic racism in the Creative Arts sector by creating a skilled workforce that is reflective of Los Angeles in race, ethnicity, gender, and economic status.

How to Apply

To apply please submit a resume, cover letter letting us know why you are interested in this internship, and a playlist with songs that let us know more about you.