GBH News Weekend programming Internship-Fall

GBH News Weekend Programming 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. Our staff work primarily in a hybrid model, onsite two days each week (Tues & Wed).

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

Work with the show producer and host to learn about the process and operation of the local newsroom and weekly talk show. Shadow and learn from the newsroom producer and host to report, write and produce weekly radio and audio podcast segments.

• Collaborate with the team for Under The Radar and In Common 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, and create content for other platforms including online and social networking to promote Under The Radar and In Common.
• Create online postings for the program Under The Radar and In Common.
• 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.

• 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.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Supremely 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.

Hybrid, located at One Guest Street, Brighton, MA 02135.

• Dates:
  September 14th to December 4th.
• Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wifi.
• Candidates must be in an Undergraduate or Graduate program and have work authorization for the United States.
• Location:
  
  Hybrid - 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA.

Salary Range $17.00 - $17.00. Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

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.