Professional InternRequisition ID
req36824
Working Title
Professional Intern
Position Grade
09
Position Summary
The fellow will be a reporter in the KUNM newsroom and an occasional host for the news magazines, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered, as well as Let's Talk New Mexico.
As a reporter, they will be mentored by the news director and other members of the KUNM team to produce broadcast and digital stories weekly. This will be a mix of assigned stories and enterprise work. The fellow will also focus on building KUNM's presence and engagement on social media and help other newsroom staff create more social media content. They would eventually serve as a digital editor working with the news director to build out engaging digital content and tracking analytics to help inform editorial decisions.
Additionally, the fellow will join other KUNM staff for community engagement events and will work with the news director to plan some of the these events and other community engagement opportunities.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- Must present transcripts prior to a formal offer being extended.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
- This is a fixed-term position, typically up to 24 months.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have obtained a Bachelor's or higher level degree no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire OR if the Bachelor's (or higher level) degree was obtained more than 24 months prior to the date of hire, the individual must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (or higher level) degree program; no previous work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
KUNM (402A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
05/28/2027
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $18.81 - $24.52
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule subject to KUNM's business needs and at the supervisor's discretion.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach resume.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.