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Volunteer & Intern Opportunities
There are a wide range of opportunities at Radio Phoenix.

MUSIC
DEPARTMENT
Requirements:
- Must be familiar with various music genres, labels, and artists
Volunteer and intern opportunities:
- Catalog and enter data for incoming CDs
- Review incoming CDs and make airplay recommendations
- Interview local and national artists for broadcast
- Assist in record label contacts and solicitations
- Help with tables and information at concerts, performances, and events

PRODUCTION
DEPARTMENT
Requirements:
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols for equipment
- Ability to use production programs such as Adobe Audition
- Knowledge of computer programs and automation systems
Volunteer and intern opportunities:
- Record and produce programs for broadcast for station programmers
- Maintain and repair production equipment
- Prepare voiceovers, public service announcements, and station identification for broadcast

NEWS
DEPARTMENT
Requirements:
- Prior journalism experience, preferably radio or TV
- Ability to operate hand held recorders
- Ability to travel around Greater Phoenix on very short notice
- Be available on weekends
Volunteer and Intern Opportunities:
- Prepare and produce short news stories and news items
- Be able to prepare longer investigative reports and interviews
- Be able to broadcast live from events, demonstrations, rallies
- Have no fear of asking sharp questions and not taking bland answers

OUTREACH
DEPARTMENT
Requirements:
- Must be comfortable speaking with members of the public
- Must be able to attend fairs, festivals, and other events on weekends
- Must be available First Friday of each month in evenings
Volunteer and intern opportunities:
- Set up and operate tables and information booths at public events
- Assist in sale of station products
- Assist staff and Board in public presentations
- Make power point presentations for meetings
- Plan and execute events for the station
- Assist in writing and producing monthly newsletter

OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT
Requirements:
- Must be familiar with computer data entry systems and spread sheet
- Must be able to maintain records according to instructions
- Must be able to attend a monthly Board meeting on Sunday afternoons
Volunteer and intern opportunities:
- Update and maintain station web page
- Up date and maintain records in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines
- Work with programming director to obtain and review potential programs
- Respond to all inquiries concerning the station and its operations
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