This is a 20 hour/week internship, running from August 25, 2025-December 12, 2025. All internship hours must be completed in-office in Raleigh (3100 Highwoods Blvd. Raleigh NC), and a personal vehicle is required. This internship is a part of the Emerging Leaders Program, a partnership between Capitol Broadcasting Company and Leadership Triangle.

Job Description:

Join the dynamic WRAL Radio team focused on creating engaging digital content for our radio brands! We specialize in video production, social media, podcasts, and web and app development to grow and connect with audiences in innovative ways. Check out our stations on social media, 99.9 The Fan, MIX 101.5, and That Station to see what we’re all about!

What You’ll Do:

As a Digital Content & Audience Growth Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in digital media while contributing to our content strategy. Depending on your skills and interests, your work may include:

• Editing and producing video, audio, and graphic content

• Assisting with social media management and content scheduling

• Writing and optimizing content for web, social, and podcast platforms

• Supporting audience engagement strategies through content promotion

• Collaborating with our team on creative projects and campaigns

Who You Are:

We’re looking for a student who is eager to learn and passionate about digital content. You don’t need experience in all areas, but you should be excited about one or more of the following:

• Video or audio editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Audition, etc.)

• Graphic design (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Social media strategy and content creation

• Writing for digital platforms (blogs, scripts, captions)

• Web and app development basics (not required, but a plus!)

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in digital media production and audience growth

• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced content creators

• A portfolio of work to showcase your skills and creativity

• Insights into the digital side of the radio and media industry

Preferred Majors:

Marketing, Communications

A note from the Manager:

As a recent digital marketing grad (2023), I am familiar with the job market as well as the curriculum surrounding content creation. I will be able to help transition the classroom lessons into real world practice. You will learn how to activate SEO through web and social, form a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with our brand images, and gain the hard skills that are required by our various platforms. Through this internship, you will become a well-rounded digital strategist in your future endeavors.

The Emerging Leaders Program:

The Emerging Leaders Program is open to rising Juniors and Seniors at North Carolina Central University and Shaw University. There are multiple internships at Capitol Broadcasting Company offered through the Emerging Leaders Program; please only apply to one internship.

As a part of this internship, you will complete 40 hours of leadership training with Leadership Triangle. Your hours with Leadership Triangle are a paid component of the program and all sessions are mandatory. You will be introduced to leaders throughout the Triangle community and have opportunities to network and grow your professional community. All students who successfully complete the Emerging Leaders Program will be admitted into the lifelong Goodmon Fellowship.

Additionally, you will take part in a mandatory cohort-only retreat in Rocky Mount, NC. The retreat is scheduled for Saturday, November 1st - Sunday, November 2nd. Leadership Triangle has arranged lodging. Meals will be provided. Emerging Leaders are expected to arrange their own transportation.

Emerging Leaders will be paid $16/hr. Additionally, each intern will receive $80/month as a transportation stipend. If you do not have your own car, you will likely spend more on transportation than is covered by the stipend. Leadership Triangle will administer all payments. This is a cohort based program, designed to promote networking across local HBCUs.

The application deadline is June 6th. Interns will be notified of an application decision by June 27th.