Internship – Communications and Management, Student Reporting Labs
Internship – Communications and Management, Student Reporting Labs
Part-time, non-exempt
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
Fall (September 11, 2023 – December 15, 2023)
Deadline to apply: August 4, 2023
Reports to: StoryMaker Community Manager
Location: Remote
Description of Intern Work Responsibilities/Projects:
- Updating forms, spreadsheets, and databases for 2023-2024 school year.
- Reporting on digital metrics and supporting the creation monthly report.
- Reviewing, Formatting and Uploading weekly e-mail newsletter communications.
- Researching prospective partners and funders and audience development strategies.
- Collaborating with SRL Staff to brainstorm and support new ideas, projects, and goals.
- Assisting with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Learning Objectives:
- Skill development: Gain practical experience while acquiring knowledge within the field of journalism and public broadcasting.
- Understanding real-world application: Develop a greater understanding about reporting and how the interdisciplinary work of video production are powerful ways for young people to learn and civically engaged.
- Personal Professional Development: Grow communication skills and learn new systems while working in a in a professional environment to support the development of project-based learning resources.
Specific Skills Required:
- Excellent organizational, project planning, presentation and time management skills with careful attention to detail.
- Excellent tech savvy skills: you feel comfortable and are open to using Zoom, Google drive, Slack, AirTable, Outlook, MailChimp, and Canva.
- Demonstrated the ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.
- Great interpersonal and communication skills.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for journalism, youth engagement and public broadcasting media.
- An interest in nonprofit management and administration.
Preferred Major:
- Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or related field
LOCATION
WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming on five television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation’s capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions, including PBS NewsHour, recognized globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features a variety of content offerings on weta.org, WETA Passport, the PBS Video App and the WETA Classical App; and serves communities near and far with education and engagement initiatives that contribute to the company’s mission of public service.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WETA/NewsHour Productions is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. Fostering a culture of mutual respect is a top priority and something we take very seriously.
Employment at WETA/NewsHour Productions is based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, ethnicity or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), physical, mental or sensory ability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are also committed to demonstrating fair and equitable systems, practices, and processes related to how we recruit, develop, retain, promote, reward, compensate, and terminate talent.
We know that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is fundamental to the success of our business and our people, and we will continue to recognize it as part of our guiding principles.