The World News Internship – Spring 2025

October 8, 2024

  • Remote

Website GBH

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The World is a one-hour, nationally distributed weekday radio public affairs program co-produced by GBH and PRX. The show offers a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe, developed specifically for an American audience. The World’s companion website, theworld.org, offers a similar mix of news and features along with slideshows, videos, blog posts, podcasts, and interactive graphics that expand on the radio content. The World and theworld.org use social media and other relevant tools to maximize user engagement and enhance the user experience.

JOB OVERVIEW

The World is seeking a hardworking student eager to learn about and assisting with the process of getting a daily radio program on the air. This internship is an opportunity to work with broadcast professionals to learn the intricacies of reporting and producing short and long-format audio stories and series.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist producers and editors with the daily editorial process
  • Develop story ideas
  • Conduct research across all beats
  • Organize and secure stories from the audio library
  • Prepare outlines, scripts, and sound for future audio obituaries
  • Work with the digital team on both online stories as well as social media projects

SKILLSET

  • Have excellent research, writing, and organizational skills
  • A good work ethic
  • Interest in global issues around culture, science, and history
  • Possess the ability to work independently, take initiative, and function in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Adobe Audition, Creative Cloud software, or other editing tools
  • Organized and able to manage multiple projects, tasks, and shifting priorities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to grasp concepts quickly and apply them to daily tasks
  • Personal integrity and ability to manage confidential information appropriately
  • Eagerness to learn and grow

JOB-STATUS

Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time)

This position can be either onsite or remote.

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 27th to April 18th.
  • 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/

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.

To apply for this job please visit publicmedia.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com.