GBH News Under the Radar Internship-Spring 2027

WGBH Educational Foundation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH News offers a hybrid internship in Brighton, MA, where you will work with the Under the Radar team to learn the end-to-end process of producing weekly radio and podcast segments.

You will shadow the show producer and host, assisting with pre- and post-production, script writing, and guest coordination. The program runs January 25 through April 16, with compensation at $17/hour for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Experience in audio production for radio or podcasts.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a growing newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Generate editorial content for Under the Radar.
• Source and pre-interview prospective guests.
• Assist in pre-production: scripts, sound clips, guest prep.
• Assist in post-production: edit segments, create web versions, cross-promotional scripts.

Skills

Audio production

Writing

Organization

Social media

Community journalism

News knowledge

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Adobe Audition

AVID Pro Tools

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 Wednesday, 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 broadcasts original content on multiple platforms 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 Under the Radar Intern will work with the show producer and host to learn about the process and operation of the local newsroom and weekly talk show. They will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from the newsroom producer and host to produce weekly radio and audio podcast segments from idea conception to execution.

This is a hybrid position located at One Guest Street, Brighton, MA 02135.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with the team for Under the Radar to generate editorial content for programs and interviews
• Source and pre-interview prospective guests
• Assist in all pre-production tasks: writing scripts, sourcing sound clips for the conversation, prepping guests and hosts for each program segment
• Assist in all post-production tasks: edit program segments, work with producer and digital production team to create web versions of program segments, write scripts for cross-promotional opportunities for Under the Radar, including All Things Considered debriefs and short-form vertical videos.
• Help generate listener engagement through various social media platforms
• Participate in editorial meetings with the Host and newsroom to create compelling local conversations

SKILL SET

• Experience in audio production skills, including cutting clips and editing segments, in either Adobe Audition or AVID Pro Tools.
• Audio production skills and experience for radio and/or audio podcasts are necessary for this internship.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Superbly organized and able to manage multiple projects, tasks and shifting priorities
• Social media savvy
• Interest in community journalism
• Commitment to highlighting diverse and underrepresented perspectives and marginalized voices
• Ability to work within a growing newsroom
• 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: January 25th to April 16th. 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/

SALARY RANGE

Salary Range $17.00 - $17.00 Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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 [e-mail] or by calling 617-300-2000.

ABOUT GBH

GBH is the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America. As the largest producer of content for PBS and partner to NPR and PRX, GBH delivers compelling experiences, stories and information to audiences wherever they are. GBH produces digital and broadcast programming that engages, illuminates and inspires, through drama and science, history, arts, culture and journalism. It is the creator of such signature programs as MASTERPIECE, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, FRONTLINE, NOVA, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, Arthur and Molly of Denali and a catalog of streaming series, podcasts and on-demand video. GBH’s television channels include GBH 2, GBH 44, GBH Kids and national services WORLD and Create. With studios and a newsroom headquartered in Boston, GBH reaches across New England with GBH 89.7, Boston’s Local NPR; CRB Classical 99.5; and CAI, the Cape and Islands NPR station. Dedicated to making media accessible to and inclusive of our diverse culture, GBH is a pioneer in delivering media to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired. GBH creates curriculum-based digital content for educators nationwide with PBS LearningMedia and has been recognized with hundreds of the nation’s premier broadcast, digital and journalism awards. Find more information at gbh.org.