GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.
At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
NEPM is a multi-media organization producing and broadcasting radio, TV and digital content to western Massachusetts from our studios in Springfield. Our public radio services offer a mix of NPR news, classical and jazz.
JOB OVERVIEW
UMass student will work alongside NEPM senior reporter to learn the basics and produce local sports stories to air on the radio and appear on NEPM's website and social channels. This position does not have a remote option; it is based at NEPM's office in downtown Springfield.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to senior reporter and News Department Executive Editor
Work independently and to cover sports feature content in western Massachusetts.
Schedule and perform interviews in the studio, by telephone and in the field.
Report, voice and mix audio stories. Draft digital stories. Create social posts.
SKILL SET
Interested in journalism and sports
Familiarity with news writing required
Familiarity with interviewing preferred
Familiarity with digital audio production preferred
Knowledge of Canva and Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop) required
Ability to work under deadline
Access to a car and ability to drive preferred
Collaborative approach and nature
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work and presentation
Willingness to learn
Punctual
JOB STATUS
Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time 16 - 20 hours)
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many different fields of study, from TV and radio production to web design, accounting, law, and other administrative arenas.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
- Internship Dates: September 14th to December 4th.
- Minimum of 8 hours per week (all in one full day), could include an additional day if student schedule permits. Must be available to work on Friday evenings.
- Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi.
- Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.
LOCATION
Hybrid - 44 Hampden Street, Springfield, MA 01103
To learn more about our program follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gbhinterns
Salary Range$17.00 - $17.00Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.
Skills Required
- Familiarity with news writing
- Knowledge of Canva
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop)
- Ability to work under deadline
- Access to a computer and Wi-Fi
- Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Work authorization for the United States
- Availability to work required schedule including Friday evenings
- Familiarity with interviewing
- Familiarity with digital audio production
- Access to a car and ability to drive
- Collaborative approach
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Willingness to learn
- Punctuality
What We Do
Public Media Company is a nonprofit strategic consulting firm dedicated to strengthening and supporting local public media. They provide expert guidance, business resources, and connections in areas such as strategy, growth, accounting, and finance. By partnering with nonprofit and noncommercial media organizations across the U.S., they help these entities achieve long-term business sustainability, amplify their service, and deepen their impact within their local communities.
