ESPN 980 and the Washington Redskins Radio Network | Employment & Internship Opportunities
Marketing and Client Services Internship Program
Client Services Associate
Street Team Position
Engineer
Marketing and Client Services Internship
About Red Zebra Broadcasting:
Red Zebra Broadcasting is owned by RedZone Capital, LLC, which founded the company as a platform for the acquisition of radio, television, internet and other entertainment enterprises. The company currently consists of thirteen radio stations, four in the Washington, D.C., market that operates under the banner of ESPN980, WXGI-AM in Richmond, VA, WXTG-FM in Norfolk, Virginia, and a series of music and talk radio stations in Virginia, giving Red Zebra a presence in four of the largest Virginia radio markets. Six of the thirteen Red Zebra stations are part of The Washington Redskins Radio Network and air a 24-hour sports talk format including “The Sports Reporters”.
Principal Job Functions:
The purpose of this internship is to give students a unique opportunity to learn and provide support in the day to day operations of the Marketing & Client Services departments. Responsibilities may include designing and creating new sales materials, planning and assisting in the execution of station promotional events, editing digital sound clips, supporting the sales and marketing teams, client and market research, and working at station remote broadcasts including home game dates and training camp. Interns may also work with clients on day to day projects involving game day marketing campaigns and on-air advertising. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn new broadcasting and marketing software.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Applicants must be dedicated, hard-working, self motivated and open to learning new skills through hands-on experience. Must apply creativity and initiative to all projects. Clear verbal, written and typing/computer skills are essential. Knowledge of media, sports and entertainment industries is preferred. Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word programs are used daily.
Requirements and Reporting Structure:
This is an unpaid internship and students must earn college credit. Students must be entering at least their junior year in college to be considered. Possible office locations include:
Red Zebra Broadcasting Corporate Headquarters – Silver Spring, MD
Red Zebra Broadcasting Studios – Rockville, MD
FedExField – Landover, MD
Redskins Park – Ashburn, VA
If Interested: Please email a cover letter and resume to Michelle Nichols, nicholsm@redskins.com. No phone calls please.
The Client Services Associate reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Sales. The Client Services Associate supports efforts for the EVP of Sales and the entire sales staff in selling and servicing advertisers on ESPN 980, its sister stations and the Washington Redskins Radio Network. Applicant will work within the sales process before and after the sale. Applicant will be a main interface for the company with its advertisers coordinating many aspects of their advertising campaigns by maintaining a close working relationship with local and national advertisers. Applicant will work closely with the Redskins organization in coordinating Redskins based events.
Job includes but is not limited to:
• Order Entry (Marketron)
• Coordinate and interface with the Redskins organization
• Coordinate all Red Zebra Promotional Events
• Assist in ticket distribution
• Interface with the Traffic Department
• Work closely with our Promotions department
• Build Sales Reports for the Senior Sales Management Team
• Represent the Sales Department at Redskins and ESPN Radio Events (Redskins Games, Pre-game Party, Verizon Center Events, Golf Tournament, etc…)
Applicant must have the following skills:
• Marketing sense
• Data Base management
• PowerPoint knowledge
• Excel knowledge
• Light graphic design talent
• Outgoing personality
• Great telephone manner
• Customer Service Orientation
• Can-do attitude
• Great organization skills
• Ability to multitask
Inquiries should be sent to Rick Carmean, Executive Vice President of Sales: carmeanr@redskins.com
Do you eat, breathe, and sleep sports? Tired of the view from the sidelines, looking for a way to come inside the huddle? ESPN 980, home of the Washington Redskins, is in search of a few good all stars to join our street team!
Principle Responsibilities:
As an ESPN 980 street team member, you will gain a first hand perspective into the many aspects of the sports radio, marketing and advertising industries. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Setting up event and staging elements, attending promotions which include Redskins Games, Remote Broadcasts, station events, and sales appearances, support programming staff during live broadcast, and listener interaction. Assist in the fulfillment of prize giveaways including mailing of prizes, sending names to will-call and handling of completion of release forms by required winners. Communicate with station prize winners in coordinating prize pick-up hours, details of trip giveaways, tax issues, cash prizes via collective or local contesting, etc. Assisting with the coordination of promotional materials, Event Prep sheets on-air Contesting Sheets. Updating station’s Winners database and organizing prize sheets.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Applicants must be dedicated, hard-working, self motivated and open to learning new skills through hands-on experience. He/she must apply creativity and initiative to all projects. Clear verbal, written and typing/computer skills are essential. Knowledge of media, sports and entertainment industries is preferred. Must have access to reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and a comfort level driving station vehicles. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office software programs, with a strong emphasis on Power Point and Excel required. Be able to lift at least fifty pounds and be able to learn how to set up station display materials. Be available to work evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to work a minimum of ten to twelve hours a week during football season. Be able to work well in a team environment. A winning personality!
Sound like you? Send your resume and cover letter to Allyson Butler, Marketing Director (301) 562-5824 or butlera@redskins.com
Required Skills / Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in a radio engineering role.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in electronics, communications or
related field.
• FCC General Class Radio Telephone License and/or SBE Certification.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing failures in broadcast equipment to the component level.
• Thorough understanding of the components necessary to the broadcast air chain. (RCS NexGen, BE Audiovault, Audio Processors, Codecs)
• Implementation and maintenance with streaming media.
• Possess understanding of radio frequency emission theory & application.
• Experience with F.M. and high power A.M. transmitters and directional antenna systems.
• Facility build-out and RF plant build out experience.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving ability.
• Understand the transition to HD radio.
• User-level knowledge of MS Office.
• IT experience.
• Knowledge of telephone systems, POTS, ISDN, T-1’s & DS 3’s.
Job Description:
• Install, maintain & repair broadcast equipment.
• Perform installation & maintenance to microwave & satellite equipment.
• Ensure that all equipment within area of responsibility is operating safely & legally.
• Fill role as Station Chief Operator as defined under FCC rules Part 73, (73.1870) in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• Responsible for station compliance with FCC technical regulations.
• Ensure that needed operational and maintenance procedures and guidelines for modern new production systems editing and playback equipment are followed.
• Provide input to capital budgeting process.
• Other duties as assigned.
Red Zebra Broadcasting offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and life insurance and other benefits.
Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
Bill Elliott
Chief Engineer
Red Zebra Broadcasting
8121 Georgia Avenue
Suite 1050
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Email: elliottb@redskins.com
Red Zebra Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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