Hey, interns!
This week, meet Austin Radio interns Sam Howell and Ethan Shropshire!
Sam Howell
Where do you intern and what department?
I began my internship at KLBJ-FM working as a programming intern for a
talk show. I later moved to the University of BOB working for BOB-FM
(KBPA-FM) and MEGA-HD2.
What’s Austin radio like?
Austin radio has always been a breath of fresh air. My Dad always
tells me stories of how KLBJ would play entire albums instead of
selecting a few singles to be played 200 times everyday. Although
those days are mostly extinct, there are still several options for any
music preference you like. Whether it be conservative or comedy talk
radio, alternative rock or country there is something for everyone.
Austin also just started a comedy radio station which is very exciting
for me.
Where do you go to school, and what are you studying?
I attend Texas State University just south of Austin in San Marcos. I
am studying Electronic Media and am a very outspoken student for Bobcat
Nation.
What are some of your day-to-day duties at your internship?
When I was working for the talk show for KLBJ my duties were providing
content and maintaining the blog and podcast. My duties for BOB-FM are
keeping the BOB Blog and maintaining the website, as well as proofing
and creating traffic for on-air play. For MEGA I have done some voice
tracking for new songs and mix together DJ sets so they are ready for
on-air play.
What’s your favorite thing about your internship?
My favorite thing about working for Emmis is probably the ability to
be around music and good people constantly. My boss is incredibly
knowledgeable about the radio business and has been providing me a
cornucopia of experience as well as motivation to pursue something I
really love.
What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on?
So far would probably be helping with an online streaming Christmas
channel. I was required to listen to Bieber's new Christmas album
which would make my Dad's stomach cringe if he caught me, but after
that it was a lot of fun. Who doesn't like Christmas music?
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from your internship so far?
Be accountable.
What are your career aspirations?
To be entertaining enough that people will be willing to pay me large
sums of money to listen to me talk. Hopefully in a sports or comedy
format, or both. I am pretty knowledgeable on both accounts.
What do you hope to accomplish during your internship?
I hope that I acquire the skills and experience to lead to a career. I
believe that is every intern's dream is that their work is noticed and
leads to a job.
What’s your favorite thing about Austin?
Well, with Austin my favorite thing is the rich culture of music,
you don't become the Live Music Capital of the World by being
a slouch on the music scene. My favorite thing about
San Marcos is the river which drives thousands of tourists and college
students to the Blanco, Comal and San Marcos Rivers to enjoy their
summers.
Ethan Shropshire
Where do you intern and what department?
I am an intern at Emmis Austin Radio in the Emmis Marketing Group department.
What’s Austin radio like?
I love the broad spectrum of music that Austin Radio provides, including the promotion of local Austin music. The Austin music scene is bomb, and it's great to have stations like 101X and KGSR showcase the GREAT local talent that Austin has to offer.
Where do you go to school, and what are you studying?
I am a Music Business major at the University of Texas at Austin. I'm also minoring in Photojournalism and Business Foundations.
What are some of your day-to-day duties at your internship?
I help with event planning/management and help to make sure that all aspects of an event are taken care of. I also help behind the scenes at events for our 6 different radio stations, by taking pictures of signage to send to clients and by helping manage V.I.P. areas.
What’s your favorite thing about your internship?
I really enjoy working with people to make sure that an event is successful. It also helps that I get to attend local shows and festivals and sometimes even meet the bands!
What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on?
I really enjoyed working on the 101X Homegrown Live monthly concert series which showcases local Austin bands that have made a name for themselves.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from your internship so far?
Put yourself out there. The only way to get your foot in the door in such a high-paced industry is to start shaking hands early. It's vital to make connections in this industry.
What are your career aspirations?
I'd really like to work in the music industry, while still incorporating my interests of fashion and photography.
What do you hope to accomplish during your internship?
I strive to be the best at everything I do so it's important to me to provide Emmis with my best work, but I really hope to continue to make connections in the music industry with my internship.
What’s your favorite thing about Austin?
Definitely the music scene. And the overall relaxed nature of the people.
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