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

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 produce weekly radio and audio podcast segments from idea conception to execution.

This is a hybrid position located at One Guest Street, Brighton, MA 02135.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with the team for Under the Radar to generate editorial content for programs and interviews
• Source and pre-interview prospective guests
• Assist in all pre-production tasks: writing scripts, sourcing sound clips for the conversation, prepping guests and hosts for each program segment
• Assist in all post-production tasks: edit program segments, work with producer and digital production team to create web versions of program segments, write scripts for cross-promotional opportunities for Under the Radar, including All Things Considered debriefs and short-form vertical videos.
• Help generate 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 and experience for radio and/or audio podcasts are necessary for 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 and marginalized voices
• 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

• Internship dates: January 25th to April 16th.
• 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

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.