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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

GBH Radio 89.7FM broadcasts local, national, and international news and talk shows all day from 5 AM to 8 PM. 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 89.7 News Intern with work with the Producer and newsroom team to learn about how a local newsroom operates. They will have the opportunity to shadow and learn from radio reporters to report, write and produce news stories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide writing and research for the news anchor/producer during the broadcast of NPR's Morning Edition and/or All Things Considered .

• 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 out 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 Morning Edition , All Things Considered , and hourly newscasts on 89.7 FM.

SKILL SET

• Must be able to write clear, accurate news copy on deadline.

• Familiarity with audio 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 $15/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.

SPRING 2022 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

• Spring 2022 Virtual Internship dates: January 24th - April 22nd
• You must have cover letters for each internship that you are applying to.
• Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wifi.
• 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 is 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 on the basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.