NEPM News Intern - Summer 2024 at GBH in Springfield, Massachusetts

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 one other day, to be determined by their business unit. 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

New England Public Media is a multi-media organization producing and broadcasting radio, TV and digital content to  western New England from our studios in Springfield, MA. Our public radio service offers a mix of NPR news, classical and jazz. 

JOB OVERVIEW

Students will work alongside NEPR’s experienced news team, learn the basics and produce stories to air on the radio and appear on NEPM's website and social channels. This position is based in NEPM's Springfield office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch story ideas to the Radio News Director and Managing Editor.


• Work independently and with other reporters to cover daily and enterprise stories in western Massachusetts and beyond.


• Schedule and perform interviews in the studio, by telephone and in the field.


• Report, voice and mix spot and feature-length stories for broadcast.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Interested in journalism and public affairs


• Familiarity with news writing required


• Familiarity with digital audio production preferred


• Ability to work under deadline


• Access to a car and ability to drive is preferred but not required


• Collaborative approach and nature


• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work and presentation


• Willingness to learn


• Punctual

OB-STATUS

Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time)

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

NEPM 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

• 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.

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 human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.