Valerie Friedman Emerging Journalist Radio Talk Show Production Internship (Fall 2026)

Internship Description
Availability: Fall 2026

Hours:  8-weeks with a maximum of 20 hours per week.  Internships can work in either a fully remote or hybrid environment.  The best approach is on-site, so interns can benefit from collaborative in-person opportunities. 

There are two openings for this position. 

Start date:  JSeptember 21, 2026 through Novemer 13, 2026

Internship Summary:
The Valerie Friedman Emerging Journalist Radio Talk Show Production interns will assist CT Public Radio producers in the production and development of our flagship daily shows and weekly programs (Where We Live, The Colin McEnroe Show, Audacious, The Wheelhouse, and Disrupted). Interns will have the opportunity to work in a learning environment that includes producing, writing, and editing content for live and pre-taped shows, either fully virtual or on-site. The shows are interactive, combining interviews, listener call-ins, emails, and social media. Topics span current events, politics, social trends, and the arts. Several of the shows also have podcasts, offering interns the ability to produce fully digital programs.

Interns will receive training in website production, audio production, radio continuity, and remote recording. As the internship progresses, there will be opportunities to gain hands-on experience in news production, feature writing, and show production.

Interns can expect to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. All interns are paid bi-weekly and must complete timecards. A Newcomer's Orientation/Onboarding is required on the intern's first day.

Internship Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for guests.


• Assist with and gather "virtual or live" person-on-the-street interviews for produced show segments.


• Assist with screening phone calls during live broadcasts of Where We Live and The Colin McEnroe Show.


• Attend regular show planning meetings and support the generation of show ideas.


• Conduct research on show topics and share content online.


• Craft questions and write up interviews.


• Deliver content on tight deadlines with precision timing.


• Produce on-air, taped, and online story content.


• Research or produce visual or social media assets for the web.


• Support the administrative and technical show needs.


• Write, edit, and post articles and modules for online publication in collaboration with the Social Media Team.


• Other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 
Knowledge of:

• Adobe programs and/or other video and audio editing software.


• Awareness of the public radio mission and vision of CT Public.


• Baseline production techniques.

Ability to:

• Arrive in the virtual or on-site space when scheduled and meet deadlines as assigned.


• Be creative and original, yet respond to feedback and editorial direction.


• Juggle multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency, and work well with all staff.


• Learn basics of radio production and tell diverse stories representative of the Connecticut community.


• Learn and share knowledge with others.


• Report and tell compelling stories.

Skill in:

• Computer and internet for research, and the full O365 suite, as well as Zoom and/or Skype.


• Conducting credible research.


• Editing websites.


• Interpersonal and/or telephone skills.


• Organizing, self-starting, and the ability to work independently.


• Research, writing, proofreading, and editing.


• Social media and website editing.


• Working with Microsoft Office 365 apps and programs (including Smartsheets, Excel, Outlook, and Word).

Candidates should be pursuing a career or course of study related to Journalism or Radio Production; however, other majors and interests are always considered. A personal vehicle is preferred, or familiarity with public transit systems.