Job Description

GBH All Things Considered Intern

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

Department Overview

GBH News creates and broadcasts original content on multiple platforms including Radio, TV, and Digital. GBH News team covers and produces local and national news including in-depth feature stories and interviews, covering a wide range of topics.

Job Overview

The GBH All Things Considered intern will work with the producers to learn about the process and operation of the local broadcast. They will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from the producers of the show a range of operations from how to pitch ideas, book guests, write up scripts, edit audio. The intern will also get a first hand look at how the show airs and what the producers, engineer, and host does during a live show.

Responsibilities

• Keep a close eye on local news to pitch story ideas and possible guests.
• Write up scripts to include introductions, and questions.
• Assist the producer and host during live shows.
• Looking for additional stories during live shows for newscasts.
• Additional duties could include creating a CMS for the debriefs we air.

Skill Set

• Must be able to write clear, accurate news copy on deadline.
• Familiarity with recording equipment and editing software is desired.
• Ability to write newscast and script quality copy from AP and other sources using AP Style writing with proper attribution.
• Knowledge of news, current events, and lawmakers/government leaders at the local, state, and national level.

Job-Status

Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time)

Internship Overview

GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many different fields of study, from TV and radio production to web design, accounting, law, and other administrative areas.

Internship Program

• Internship dates: September 15th to December 5th
• Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi
• Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.

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