GBH News Politics Internship - Fall 2024

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

GBH News creates and broadcast original content on multiple platform including Radio, TV, and Digital. GBH News team covers and produces local and national news including in-depth feature stories and interviews, covering a wide range of topics.

Job Overview

The GBH News Politics Intern will work with the Producers and newsroom team to learn about the process and operation of the local newsroom. They will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from the politics reporters to report, write and produce news stories. They may also work on related politics productions, including video producing and assistance on the television show Talking Politics.

Responsibilities

• Provide writing and research for various news units in the Newsroom.
• Re-write and freshen local news copy from the wire services for use in local newscasts.
• Duties may also include researching specific news topics, the results of which will be used in news content or for interviews.
• Additional duties may include making calls to newsmakers to arrange interviews for the local host/producer.
• Duties may also include researching specific news topics, the results of which will be used in news stories that will air on GBH’s shows.
• Provide coverage assistance from the State House and various city council and town meetings.
• Gather video and audio for broadcast and/or social media
  
  
  

SKILL SET

• Must be able to write clear, accurate news copy on deadline.
• Familiarity with recording equipment and editing software is desired.
• Ability to write newscast quality copy from AP and other sources using AP Style writing with proper attribution.
• Knowledge of news, current events, and lawmakers/government leaders at the local, state, and national level.
  
  
  

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: September 16th to June 6th.
• 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.
  
  
  

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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.