About the role#
The GBH News digital team focuses on reporting and writing for our website, with a heavy emphasis on breaking news and exclusive content. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in a newsroom environment. You will receive direct feedback from experienced editors to help refine your writing and reporting skills.
What you'll do#
- Pitch, research, and develop weekly story ideas.
- Report on a range of topics, from quick breaking news to longer features.
- Write quick stories on deadline.
- Produce multi-day features and investigations.
- Collaborate with radio and video teams to adapt stories for different mediums.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Familiarity with basic reporting, writing, and AP Style.
- Strong writing skills with a focus on accuracy.
- Intense curiosity and the ability to ask important questions.
- Skill in boiling complex topics down to clear, understandable sentences.
- Ability to work independently and manage your time well to juggle multiple assignments.
- Experience taking photos is a plus.
- Work authorization for the United States.
- Your own computer and access to Wi-Fi.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Boston, Massachusetts, at 1 Guest Street.
- The position is hybrid, requiring onsite work every Tuesday and Wednesday.
- The internship runs from January 25th to April 16th, 2027.
- This is a part-time role at 20 hours per week, paid at $17 per hour.
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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