The WUGA Internship Program allows students to be a 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 work in one of four areas: News, Production / Operations, Social Media, or Programming.
“At WUGA, we aspire to create news, informational, community-oriented or entertainment content at the level produced by NPR and other programmers. Our internships provide an opportunity for students to interact with 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.”
– Jimmy Sanders, WUGA FM General Manager
