FRONTLINE Internship

Employment Type: Part-time Job Status: Paid Internship Salary: $17/hour

Position Overview

FRONTLINE, PBS's flagship public affairs program, is seeking an intellectually curious and hardworking student to assist with the process of making a documentary program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with broadcast and journalism professionals and learn the intricacies of producing long-format investigative documentary television.

Department Overview

Since 1983, FRONTLINE has been America's premiere investigative documentary journalism series, producing incisive films that cover the scope and complexity of the human experience. The FRONTLINE editorial team oversees the production of approximately 20 programs each season.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research
• Assist with the story submission review process
• Maintain the series library
• Field producer and viewer inquiries

Requirements

• Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
• A stellar work ethic
• The ability to work independently and take initiative
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment
• 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.

Internship Program Details

• Internship Dates: September 15th to December 5th
• GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many different fields of study.

Company Information

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. GBH operates on a hybrid work model, with staff working onsite a minimum of two days each week (every Tuesday and one other day determined by the business unit). Staff are welcome to come in additional days or may be asked to by their manager.

Learn more about our program on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhinterns/

Equal Opportunity Employer

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. We foster diversity in our workplace and do 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, please contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.