The Forum Network Northeastern University Co-Op

WGBH Educational Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH is seeking a co‑op to support the Forum Network team with production planning, recordings, live streaming, and digital publishing of public speaking events. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver media projects from initiation to final product.

Successful candidates will gain experience in recording, editing, publishing video content, and improving social strategies, with on‑site presence required in Boston, MA on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a formal co‑op program while obtaining a higher education degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate in video field shoots and support digital distribution
• Participate in hosting live streaming events
• Suggest strategies and support execution on Forum Network’s website and social media workflows
• Participate in team editorial planning and suggest new opportunities
• Support cataloguing assets and media management, and assist partnerships

Skills

HD video

Video editing

Writing

Photoshop

Social media

Organization

Time management

Education

Co-op program enrollment

Tools

Video editing software

Photoshop

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 is an audience-focused, multimedia news organization creating distinctive journalism informed by the communities we cover.

The mission of GBH Forum Network is to project and protect the public voice, to inform and inspire lifelong learners, and to foster deeper understanding of the culture, education, politics, science, and literature of our time.

The Forum Network is a public media service funded by the Lowell Institute to document public speaking in the Boston region delivered by the world's foremost scholars, authors, artists, scientists, policymakers, and community leaders.

Recordings are made available online to the public for free and are a resource of information and sourcing for GBH News.

The Forum Network is committed to encouraging deeper understanding and civic engagement around the vital issues of our time.

JOB OVERVIEW

Co-ops will work for six-month terms on a full-time basis (including some evening hours) to support the Forum Network team with production planning, recordings, live streaming and digital publishing of public speaking events on the current issues of our time.

This position supports the team’s work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver media production projects from initiation to final product.

Co-op are also expected to suggest and develop new activities and strategies to increase the Forum Network’s reach to a younger audience.

The co‑op’s unique perspective is welcome in the Forum Network team’s editorial planning and a co‑op’s suggestions for content and social strategies will help grow the team’s reach.

Successful candidates will have some experience and an interest in developing their skills as a multimedia producer able to record, edit, publish video content, hone camera and editing skills, as well as online communication and writing skills.

Other duties include cataloguing assets and media management, curation of assets on the Forum Network website and in social media platforms, and supporting external partnerships.

This role is based in Boston, MA, and requires your on‑site presence every Tuesday and Wednesday at our Brighton office. Additional in‑office days may be required at the discretion of your manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in video field shoots and support digital distribution
• Participate in hosting live streaming events
• Suggest strategies and support execution on Forum Network’s website and social media workflows
• Participate in team editorial planning and suggest new opportunities

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with the visual and audio elements for HD video.
• Familiarity with video editing software
• Solid writing and copy-editing skills
• Knowledge of Photoshop and other illustration tools
• Proficiency with social media platforms
• Organization skills and time management

EDUCATION

Must be enrolled in a formal co‑op program while obtaining a higher education degree.

LOCATION

This role is based in Boston, MA, and requires your on‑site presence every Tuesday and Wednesday at our Brighton office. Additional in‑office days may be required at the discretion of your manager.

Salary Range

$19.00 - $19.00 Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

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 [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.