Role overview

Qualifications

Must be in an Undergrad or Grad program
Work authorization for the United States
Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative

Responsibilities

Conduct research
Assist with the story submission review process
Maintain the series library
Field producer and viewer inquiries

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Internships
Entry-level / graduate
English

Hard skills

Other skills

Research
Writing
Organizational Skills
Strong Work Ethic

About the company

GBH

Our vision is to be a pioneering leader in media that strengthens, includes and serves our diverse community, fostering growth and empowering individuals. We exist to engage, illuminate and inspire. We harness the creative spirit and reach of public media to deliver compelling experiences, stories and information to audiences, wherever they are. GBH is the largest creator for public media in America, including PBS, NPR and PRX. National in scope, we are locally rooted. From Boston to the Berkshires, from Worcester to the Cape and Islands, we are dedicated to connecting the Commonwealth through news, programming, learning tools and events.

Company details

Company typeSME

Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

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 Wednesday, 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

Since 1983, FRONTLINE has served as PBS's flagship public affairs program. For over 40 seasons, FRONTLINE has established itself as America’s premiere investigative documentary journalism series, through incisive films covering the scope and complexity of the human experience.

The FRONTLINE editorial team oversees the production of roughly 20 programs each season.

JOB OVERVIEW

FRONTLINE is seeking an intellectually curious and hardworking student eager to learn and assist with the process of making a documentary program. This internship is an opportunity to work with broadcast and journalism professionals, to learn the intricacies of producing long-format investigative documentary television.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct research
Assist with the story submission review process
Maintain the series library
Field producer and viewer inquiries

SKILLSET

Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
A stellar work ethic
The ability to work independently and take initiative
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment

JOB-STATUS

Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time)

LOCATION

This position can be Remote or Hybrid, (One Guest Street, Brighton, MA 02135).

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 14th to December 4th
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.

To learn more about our program follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gbhinterns/

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.

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.