WABC/WPLJ Radio & Syracuse University

Each year since 2006, one Steamboat Scholar is selected from the junior class at Syracuse University to intern at WABC and WPLJ Radio. Previous WABC/WPLJ Scholars were selected from the University of Pennsylvania.

The Scholar has the opportunity to create a relationship with and learn from distinguished mentors Steve Borneman, President and General Manager of 77 WABC and Linda Wnek, Diversity Recruitment Coordinator. This internship gives the Steamboat Scholar the opportunity to explore three major aspects of radio—Programming, Promotions and Sales—and then concentrate on the area of greatest interest to him or her, all in a real-time, fast-paced radio environment. Depending on the Scholar’s interests, he or she may also be assigned an independent project to complete over the summer and present at the conclusion of the internship.

ABC Radio Stations, including 77 WABC and 95.5 WPLJ, and the ABC Radio Network were merged with Citadel Broadcasting Corporation to form Citadel Communications in July 2007. It is now the third-largest radio group in the United States. 77 WABC is the number one news-talk station in America. John Gambling, Bob Grant and the nationally syndicated Sean Hannity Show and Mark Levin Show all originate on the station. Imus in the Morning joined the lineup in December 2007. 95.5 WPLJ is a heritage FM, broadcasting in the market for more than 35 years. Its signature morning show is The Scott & Todd Big Show, hosted by Scott Shannon and Todd Pettengill. WPLJ also broadcasts the popular Rocky Allen Showgram in afternoon drive.

Important Dates

    On-Campus Information Session - September 24, 2008
    Applications Due - November 3, 2008
    Semi-Finalist Interviews - January 23, 2009
    Finalist Interviews - February 12, 2009
    Scholar Notification - Mid February

Summer Scholar Program

Program Application

If you are currently a junior and would like to apply to become a Steamboat Scholar at WABC/WPLJ Radio, download the application here:

Deadline: The deadline for the 2009 WABC & WPLJ internship has passed.

UNIVERSITY REVIEW COMMITTEE

The University Review Committee is comprised of dedicated members of the administration and faculty.

Rosanna Grassi

Associate Dean of Student Affairs, S.I. Newhouse School for Public Communications

Karen McGee

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, S.I. Newhouse School for Public Communications

Other members of the Syracuse University Review Committee include anonymous members of faculty, administration and students.

Past WABC/WPLJ Radio Scholars

Leigha Salvo
2004

Paul Treichler
2005

Rebecca Daniels
2006

Michele Vanderhoff
2007

Stacie Boyle
2008

University/Grant Partnerships