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The World News Internship – Spring 2025

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Part time

Salary:

33 - 33K yearly

Experience:

Entry-level / graduate

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Undergraduate or graduate student enrollment, Work authorization for the United States, Proficient in Adobe Audition and Creative Cloud, Strong research, writing, and organizational skills, Interest in global issues.

Key responsabilities:

Assist producers in the editorial process
Develop story ideas and conduct research
Organize stories from the audio library
Prepare outlines, scripts, and sound for audio obituaries
Manage multiple projects and tasks

GBH SME https://www.wgbh.org

501 - 1000 Employees

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Job description

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The World is a one-hour, nationally distributed weekday radio public affairs program co-produced by GBH and PRX. The show offers a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe, developed specifically for an American audience. The World’s companion website, theworld.org, offers a similar mix of news and features along with slideshows, videos, blog posts, podcasts, and interactive graphics that expand on the radio content. The World and theworld.org use social media and other relevant tools to maximize user engagement and enhance the user experience.

JOB OVERVIEW

The World is seeking a hardworking student eager to learn about and assisting with the process of getting a daily radio program on the air. This internship is an opportunity to work with broadcast professionals to learn the intricacies of reporting and producing short and long-format audio stories and series.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist producers and editors with the daily editorial process
Develop story ideas
Conduct research across all beats
Organize and secure stories from the audio library
Prepare outlines, scripts, and sound for future audio obituaries

SKILLSET

Have excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
A good work ethic
Interest in global issues around culture, science, and history
Possess the ability to work independently, take initiative, and function in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Adobe Audition, Creative Cloud software, or other editing tools
Organized and able to manage multiple projects, tasks, and shifting priorities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to grasp concepts quickly and apply them to daily tasks
Personal integrity and ability to manage confidential information appropriately
Eagerness to learn and grow

JOB-STATUS

Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time)

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many different fields of study, from TV and radio production to web design, accounting, law, and other administrative areas.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Internship dates: January 27th to April 18th.
Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi.
Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.

To learn more about our program follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gbhinterns/

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.