Job Description

Under the Radar 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 News Under the Radar Intern will work with the show producer and host to learn about the process and operation of the local newsroom and weekly talk show. They will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from the newsroom producer and host to report, write and produce weekly radio and audio podcast segments.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Host and Producer of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley to generate editorial content for programs and interviews, pre-interview prospective guests
• Write segment scripts and prepare guests and Host for each program segment
• Assist in directing and editing the radio program
• Assist in recording, producing and uploading to the web a weekly show, as well as create content for other platforms including on-line and social networking with the goal of broadly promoting Under the Radar with Callie Crossley
• Create online postings for the program Under the Radar with Callie Crossley
• Help generate and moderate listener engagement through various social media platforms
• Participate in editorial meetings with the Host and newsroom to create compelling local conversations

Skill Set

• Experience in audio production skills, including cutting clips and editing segments, in either Adobe Audition or AVID Pro Tools. Audio production skills for radio or audio podcasts are essential to this internship.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Superbly organized and able to manage multiple projects, tasks, and shifting priorities
• Social media savvy
• Interest in community journalism
• Commitment to highlighting diverse and underrepresented perspectives
• Ability to work within a growing newsroom
• 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

• Dates: September 15th to December 5th.
• Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wifi.
• 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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