The WUGA Internship Program allows students to be an active part of WUGA FM, the University of Georgia’s award-winning NPR-affiliated radio station. Students gain hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of the station’s day-to-day operations.
Purpose: To enhance the educational development of students pursuing careers in broadcasting and related areas.
Sponsor: Division of Marketing & Communications
EL Area: Internship
Interns play a vital role in meeting the mission of WUGA FM: Making a difference in quality of life by delivering programs that inspire curiosity about and engagement in the world, the arts, and the human condition.
Interns will primarily gain experience in news reporting, storytelling, writing for broadcast and digital media, and producing digital audio. They will also get a chance to learn about the different aspects of Radio Programming and Operations.
“At WUGA, we aspire to create NPR-level news, informational, and entertainment programming to serve the needs of our local community. Our internships provide an enriching educational experience that gives students an opportunity to learn from skilled broadcast professionals who care deeply about their work. In exchange, our staff members benefit from the ideas, creativity and energy brought to the station by the students. Many of our interns go on to enjoy rewarding careers in public media.“
– Lara Dua-Swartz, WUGA FM Program Director
