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.
NOVA is the most popular primetime science series on American television, demystifying the scientific and technological concepts that shape and define our lives, our planet, and our universe. The PBS series is also one of the most widely distributed science programs around the world, and is a multimedia, multiplatform brand reaching more than 55 million Americans every year on TV and online. NOVA’s important and inspiring stories of human ingenuity, exploration, and the quest for knowledge are regularly recognized with the industry’s most prestigious awards. As part of its mission to make the scientific enterprise accessible to all, NOVA is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all its work, from the production process to the range of stories we tell and voices we feature. In addition, science educators across the country rely on NOVA for resources used in the classroom as well as in museums, libraries, and after-school programs. NOVA is a production of GBH Boston; more information can be found at pbs.org/nova, or by following NOVA on Facebook or Instagram.
JOB OVERVIEW
Interns work closely with NOVA’s digital video team and are expected to have strong research skills and digital video production and editing skills (in Adobe Premiere). Interns learn how NOVA approaches science storytelling from beginning to end. They’ll also have dedicated opportunities to learn from NOVA staff about a range of topics including broadcast production, media rights and licensing, and audience development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and pitch ideas for digital videos
- Research story components for upcoming videos
- Conduct research interviews with scientists
- Edit videos in Adobe Premiere
- Fact check scripts and treatments
SKILL SET
- Experience editing video and audio in Adobe Premiere
- Strong writing and research skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work on deadlines
- Interest in science and technology
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
JOB STATUS
Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time 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.
- 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
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Skills Required
- Experience editing video and audio in Adobe Premiere
- Strong writing and research skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work on deadlines
- Interest in science and technology
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
- Must have own computer and access to Wi-Fi
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have work authorization for the United States
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.
