About the role#
The GBH News Under the Radar intern works with the show producer and host to learn the operations of a local newsroom and weekly talk show. You will participate in the production of radio and audio podcast segments, moving from initial ideas to final execution. This is a paid, part-time, hybrid internship for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Under the Radar team to generate editorial content.
- Source and pre-interview prospective guests.
- Write scripts for program segments and cross-promotional opportunities.
- Source sound clips and prep guests and hosts for segments.
- Edit program segments for broadcast.
- Partner with the producer and digital team to create web versions of segments.
- Help generate listener engagement on social media.
- Participate in editorial meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Experience with audio production for radio or podcasts, specifically using Adobe Audition or AVID Pro Tools.
- Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Knowledge of current events and government leaders at the local, state, and national levels.
- A commitment to highlighting diverse and underrepresented perspectives.
- Interest in community journalism.
- Ability to work within a growing newsroom.
- Your own computer and reliable access to Wi-Fi.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Brighton, Massachusetts.
- Modality: Hybrid. Staff are required to be onsite at least two days per week, specifically Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Term: January 25, 2027, to April 16, 2027.
- Compensation: $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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