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WGBH Children's Programming Business Internship
WGBH is public service media for New England - on TV, radio, the Web, and out in the community.
We're the single largest producer of PBS prime-time and online programming, and a major source of
programs heard on public radio from coast to coast. We're a pioneer in educational multimedia and
in media access technologies for people with hearing or vision loss.
Department Description:
WGBH's Children's Programming department is responsible for developing, producing, and
supervising WGBH television productions for children and families. Children's Programming is
committed to creating and delivering the highest quality content on television that engages children
and enriches their lives with new learning experiences while providing valuable resources for their
parents, caregivers, and families. Current productions include Arthur, Between the Lions, Curious
George, Design Squad, Fetch!, Martha Speaks and Peep and the Big Wide World.
Internship Description:
The Children's Programming Business intern will be responsible for assisting the business staff
in various aspects of the financial, legal, and administrative activities for numerous series
in development and production.
The internship position will provide opportunities for students to learn about the many aspects of
managing the business affairs for the award-winning series that WGBH Children's Programming produces,
including expense management, budgeting, contracting, and office administration. The student
will work closely with the staff to gain an understanding of business management for children's
television production through hands-on experience.
Skills Preferred:
Candidates should be detail oriented, thorough and organized, and have excellent communication
skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office for Mac and familiarity with FileMaker Pro are essential. An
interest in not-for-profit management or public media is a plus.
WGBH Intern Requirements:
- WGBH internships are open only to students enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Interns must receive college credit for the internship.
- Internships are unpaid.
Contact:
Applicants for the position should send a resume and a statement of interest by email to:
human_resources@wgbh.org
or by mail to:
WGBH Educational Foundation
Human Resources Department
One Guest Street
Boston, MA 02135
WGBH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Please note that this job description is meant to be
a generic description and represents the minimum job duties an individual will be required
to perform. Individual departments will/can customize job descriptions and hours of work to
meet their specific needs.
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