Cabin Radio is launching a four-month paid internship that offers the opportunity to develop on-air radio and video hosting skills alongside mentorship in audio production.

Start date: May 16, 2022 End date: September 2, 2022

Position type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 8:30am-5pm each weekday for the duration of the internship except statutory holidays.

Pay: $20 per hour

Training: On-site and through partner organizations

The intern reports to our creative director, Scott Letkeman. To apply, send your résumé and a demo reel by email to Scott before 11pm MT on April 8, 2022.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in daily on-air hosting on the Cabin Radio live stream with support from our production staff.

Our intern will learn how to produce and voice on-air advertisements for clients across the NWT, gain hands-on experience and training with industry standard audio production and playout software like Adobe Audition, and learn to proficiently operate a broadcast mixing board in a live radio setting.

Other opportunities may include on-site broadcasts, video hosting and production, and commercial writing.

• Experience with Adobe Audition, Audacity and radio play-out software desirable
• Script-writing experience is an asset
• Must be confident talking on-air and working independently

Founded in 2017, Cabin Radio is owned and operated by five Yellowknife residents. Our owners and a small staff run our independent internet radio station, online newsroom, and Facebook and Instagram channels designed to keep residents of the Northwest Territories informed and entertained.