Internship – Student Reporting Labs, Production 

Part time, non-exempt. $15.00/hr.
Fall 2024 (September 9 – December 13)
Reports to: SRL, Editorial Director 
Location: Remote/Hybrid 

Description of Intern Work Responsibilities/Projects:

• Producing video content and/or audio on a need basis, including supporting a primary content project
• Collaborating working with SRL Staff to brainstorm and support new ideas, projects and goals
• Supporting systems internally by tracking in an Editorial Calendar and AirTable 
• Assisting with related special projects or other duties as assigned 

Learning Objectives:

• Skill development: Gain practical experience while acquiring knowledge within the field of communication, 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 production 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:

• A high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to shoot and edit high quality video
• Experience cutting audio and/or podcasting
• Proficiency in TikTok, Instagram and social media trends 
• Demonstrated the ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment
• Overall tech savvy skills: you feel comfortable and are open to using Zoom, google drive, Slack, AirTable, Canva and other programs
• Great interpersonal and communication skills 
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for journalism, youth engagement and public broadcasting media

Preferred Major:  Journalism 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. Please also see our Benefits:  Benefits | WETA

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.