Digital Media: Local History

Responsibilities

• Conduct historical research using primary and secondary sources
• Write articles for the Boundary Stones website
• Locate historical photos and videos and determine permissions for use
• Create social media friendly Boundary Stones content such as quizzes and trivia
• Contribute to Boundary Stones social media accounts and participate in larger conversations about local history
• Update the Boundary Stones promotional calendar
• Participate in meetings with the larger Digital Media team

Preferred Major:
History, English, Museum Studies or Journalism

• Expand knowledge of Washington, D.C. area history including racial and class dynamics, notable events, neighborhood development, influential figures, etc.
• Grow critical thinking skills through thoughtful interrogation of historical sources
• Sharpen writing skills, specifically non-academic, narrative-style prose suitable for a general audience
• Develop a greater understanding of social media voice and techniques by contributing to Instagram, You Tube, Facebook, etc.
• Become familiar with the world of public media

• Excellent writing and research skills
• Careful attention to detail
• Interest in local history and community

Location:

3939 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States

WETA and News Hour Productions are Washington, DC-established media and news organizations based in Arlington, VA. Most positions are onsite or hybrid, depending on the role.

WETA and News Hour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships.

WETA and News Hour Productions make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

• Hiring Manager:
  Position Director of Digital Projects