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Job Title: Summer Intern 2026

Department: Detroit Market

Reporting To: Regional Promotions DirectorPrimary Department

Employment Type: Internship

Location(s): Detroit, MI

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Overview: 

Internship Opportunity at Audacy, Detroit

Join Audacy Detroit for an exciting internship opportunity! This program is designed for students passionate about media, music, and broadcasting who want hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of radio.

As a Summer Intern, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with high-caliber talent, contribute to innovative broadcast and digital content, and gain exposure to audio, video, social media, and live event production. We're looking for creative thinkers with a passion for sports media, a collaborative attitude, and a desire to learn how content can drive engagement and revenue. Strong interest in the sports industry and knowledge of FCC guidelines are a plus.

This internship is ideal for motivated, detail-oriented individuals eager to learn about radio programming, marketing, and audience engagement. If you love hip-hop, storytelling, and the energy of live broadcasting, this is your chance to be part of something great!

Interested? Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career in media with us!

What You'll Do:

• The duration of the summer program is 10 weeks and will cover June 8th - August 14th
• Interns will be expected to work 5 days a week with a total of 30 hours per week  
• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. School credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired
• Interviewing will take place from February through mid April.  An Audacy team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position 
• Please address your cover letters to: Audacy's Talent Acquisition Team

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• Assist in the planning and organizational management tasks around programming, content and creative with a large portfolio of radio stations and digital content platforms.
• Help develop and implement consumer marketing and advertising campaigns in select markets to drive ratings.
• Coordinate planning, tracking, contracts, art / creative proofing, and execution & trafficking of various media.
• Create, modify and maintain spreadsheets, databases - and prepare reports.
• Ensure billing procedures run smoothly.
• Develop national resources for creative marketing, content and programming.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization as well as outside vendors, agencies, talent representatives, etc.
• Liaise with local programming, operational and engineering teams to set-up interviews, arrange studio time and assist with various production needs. 
• Create / assist with proposals and pitch decks around national content initiatives and sales opportunities.

More About You:

We're looking for candidates who have demonstrated the following qualities in their academic, extra-curricular, internship and work experiences:

• Energetic and confident with the ability to think and learn on-the-spot
• Strong organization skills, and an ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• A motivated self-starter and collaborative worker
• Must be a strong communicator with strong writing ability. 
• Skilled with a high degree of time management and organizational skills
• Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and stress
• Social Media savvy.
• Solution-based thinking and problem solving. 

Perks we offer:

• On the job training and one on one mentorship 
• Presentations lead by our industry experts   
• Networking opportunities and access to complementary event(s) 
• HR lead early career coaching, resume drafting and interview tips and preparation

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter - delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.