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Educational Outreach 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.
The WGBH Internship Program is designed to help students and the Foundation meet our mutual
educational goals. 'GBH wants to provide students with hands-on experience through daily activities
and assigned long-term projects.
Department Description:
The Educational Outreach Department at WGBH works to extend the impact of public broadcasting
through a variety of media services, educational materials, and collaborative activities designed to
engage individuals and foster community participation in addressing issues of concern. Our outreach
work provides educational experiences for young people in classrooms, libraries, after-school
programs, community-based organizations, museums, etc., as well as supporting the professional
development of the professionals and paraprofessionals who work with them.
Internship Description:
The Department is looking for an intern interested in working on a variety of outreach projects
that use a transmedia approach to help prevent the summer reading slide, build cultural awareness
and appreciation, and promote science inquiry in young children. Position requires approximately 20
hours/week. Duties will include research, social media messaging, database entry, and assignments
and general office support as needed. Candidate should be able to work independently as well as
within a team.
Skills Preferred:
Strong communicator with writing and editing skills, and experience with social media. Knowledge
of MAC Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management.
WGBH Intern Requirements:
- WGBH internships are open only to students enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- 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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