About the role#
FRONTLINE is looking for an intern to join the team for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on audience development, which covers publicity, communications, social media, and data insights. This is a paid, part-time position where you will be treated as a full member of the team. You will contribute to team brainstorms and lead at least one semester-long project that supports our strategy.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research on media and influencers.
- Track trends and perform social media listening.
- Create social media graphics and write copy.
- Build PR reports and analyze social data.
- Sort and tag archival social posts.
- Participate in team conversations regarding audience connection.
What you'll need#
- You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
- You have strong research, writing, presentation, and organizational skills.
- You possess a sharp eye for detail, proofreading, and copyediting.
- You can demonstrate sound news judgment.
- You are curious about how audiences behave across different media platforms.
- You must have your own computer and reliable access to Wi-Fi.
Location & details#
- This role is hybrid. You will work onsite at our office in Boston, Massachusetts, at least two days per week, specifically Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- This is a paid internship at $17 per hour.
- The program runs from January 25th to April 16th.
About GBH
GBH is a nonprofit organization based in Boston that produces and distributes public media content. Founded in 1951, it creates programming for PBS, NPR, and PRX. The company employs over 1,300 people and focuses on journalism, arts, culture, and educational media. It maintains a national reach while operating locally across Massachusetts.
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