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WGBH FRONTLINE Editorial 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:
Since 1983, FRONTLINE has served as PBS's flagship public affairs series.
Hailed upon its debut as 'the last best hope for broadcast documentaries,
FRONTLINE's stature over 25 seasons is reaffirmed each week through
incisive documentaries covering the scope and complexity of the human
experience. The FRONTLINE editorial team oversees the production of 20
new programs a season.
Internship Description:
FRONTLINE is seeking a hard working student eager in learning about and
assisting with the process of getting a weekly PBS television series on the
air. The editorial intern will assist the senior editorial staff with a variety
of tasks, including but not limited to conducting research, assisting with
the story submission review process, maintaining the series library, and
fielding producer inquiries. This internship is an opportunity to work with
broadcast professionals to learn the intricacies of producing long format
investigative documentary television.
Skills Preferred:
Interns should have excellent research, writing and organizational skills,
in addition to a good work ethic. A candidate should also possess the
ability to work independently, take initiative, and must be able to function
in a fast paced environment. This internship requires a commitment of
15-20 hours a week. The work schedule is flexible and will be
determined on an individual basis.
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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