Internship description provided by WXPN
Marketing Assistant, WXPN (in-person)
Are you passionate about marketing and want to gain hands-on experience with a nationally renowned media organization? WXPN Radio (88.5 FM) is seeking a creative Marketing Assistant to increase awareness of its unique brand of music discovery and generate new connections with aligned listening communities across several channels. You'll also get the unique opportunity to support the marketing efforts of XPoNential Music Festival, voted Best of Philly Festivals in 2023.
Duties:
Assist WXPN’s Marketing department in all aspects of radio station promotion. Tasks include writing copy for on-air concert calendar and weekly newsletter, tracking concert ticket and contest activities, sending press releases, generating social media posts, and coordinating distribution of marketing materials. Ad hoc projects may include conducting research, inputting and analyzing data, and organizing physical or digital assets.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be reliable, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks, collaborate across departments, and work independently. S/he must also possess strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable dealing with the public. Strong writing skills and experience with social media is preferred. A desire to explore a career in broadcasting/music or entertainment marketing and/or an interest in a broad mix of music is a plus.
Application Requirements:
In your SHIP application, please include a resume.
Read about the experiences of Luiza Sulea, a 2025 SHIP intern at WXPN, in Penn Today!
Application Procedure
To apply for this or any of the other SHIP internships, please follow the instructions at the Summer Humanities Internship Program homepage.