GBH News Fall 2022
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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.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
GBH News creates and broadcast original content on multiple platform 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 Intern will work with the Producers and newsroom team to learn about the process and operation of the local newsroom. They will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from the newsroom reporters to report, write and produce news stories.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide writing and research for various news and magazine show units in the Newsroom.
- Re-write and freshen local news copy from the wire services for use in local newscasts.
- Duties may also include researching specific news topics, the results of which will be used in news content or for interviews.
- Additional duties may include making out calls to newsmakers to arrange interviews for the local host/producer.
- Duties may also include researching specific news topics, the results of which will be used in news stories that will air on GBH’s shows.
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 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 $15/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
- Fall Virtual Internship dates: September 12th through December 2nd.
- 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.
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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.