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FRONTLINE Web 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:
The Web team produces the companion Web sites for each new episode of FRONTLINE. Since 1983,
FRONTLINE has served as American public television's flagship public affairs series. Hailed upon its
debut on PBS 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.
Internship Description:
The Web intern is an integral member of the Web team, assisting with the research, editing and
proofing written content for sites. The intern may also take on special projects as assigned.
Skills Preferred:
Web research skills; strong knowledge of current events. Copyediting experience and/or familiarity
with AP style highly desirable. Knowledge of HTML helpful but not necessary. Should be familiar with
Mac OS, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Major Desired:
English, journalism (print, broadcast and/or new media), media studies, history, economics and
political science.
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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