About the role#
WHYY is hiring a TV Production Intern to support our broadcast and web teams. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role based in Philadelphia. You will gain experience across pre-production, production, and post-production while working on our monthly broadcast and digital content.
What you'll do#
You will work directly with producers to create content for our television shows and website. Your daily tasks include:
- Joining producers on field shoots and acting as a production assistant on location.
- Managing administrative tasks like organizing and gathering release forms.
- Logging and transcribing footage for upcoming segments.
- Researching topics and helping edit segments.
- Supporting studio shoots by running the teleprompter and welcoming guests.
- Pitching story ideas for active productions.
- Writing copy and summarizing content.
- Learning how to structure programs and perform offline editing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or recent degree in Communications or a related field.
- Interest in learning professional etiquette for field and studio production.
Location & details#
- This role is located at our headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- This is an on-site position.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling term.
About WHYY
WHYY is a nonprofit broadcast media organization based in Philadelphia. It operates as the local PBS and NPR member station for the region. The company produces local programming and news content through radio, television, and digital platforms. It employs 460 people and reaches over one million people weekly.
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