Internship: Engineering
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Title:  Engineering Intern

Reports to:  Director of Engineering & Technology

Classification:  Unpaid Part-time Internship

Summary:
  The Engineering Intern will assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of audio equipment, computer systems, telephone equipment, radio transmitters and other electronic devices in use at Texas Public Radio.

Responsibilities:

  1. Assist with installation and repair of various equipment

  2. Install wiring for telephone, network and audio circuits

  3. Troubleshoot personal computer systems

  4. Load or update personal computer software

  5. Sort and store electronic components and parts

  6. Organize technical storage areas

The intern will learn about:

  1. Broadcast audio and transmitter equipment

  2. Equipment maintenance

  3. Radio station operation procedures

  4. Electronic troubleshooting

  5. Good engineering practices

Texas Public Radio will provide a workstation at the station as needed as well as support and guidance from the Director of Engineering & Technology.

To apply for this internship, e-mail the Director of Engineering & Technology, Wayne Coble, at wayne@tpr.org or call 210-614-8977 during normal office hours.