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FRONTLINE Social Media 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 has earned every major award in broadcast journalism. In 1995, the series pioneered one of the earliest Web sites for
television; and pbs.org/frontline remains one of PBS's most popular general-audience sites to this day with an archive of 94 full-length
documentaries available for viewing online.
FRONTLINE's marketing department is responsible for developing and executing the series' integrated promotional initiatives including
traditional publicity/press promotion, advertising, social media, station relations, and community and educational outreach.
Internship Description:
The intern will work closely with the Online Engagement Coordinator, assisting with the research, drafting and proofing of
written content for social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook. The intern may also take on special projects as
assigned, such as researching potential social media contacts, tools, events and opportunities.
Skills Preferred:
Web research skills; strong knowledge of current events; familiarity with FRONTLINE and its programming; experience with social
media tools, including Twitter and Facebook.
Should be familiar with Mac OS, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Major(s) Desired:
English, journalism (print, broadcast and/or new media), media studies, history,
economics, political science or marketing.
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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