Frontline Impact/Audience Engagement Internship - Summer 2025 (Project Management)
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 one other day, to be determined by their business unit. 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
FRONTLINE, one of the nation's most respected investigative documentary units, is seeking an Impact/Engagement Intern to help our impact team connect our films, our journalism, and our brand with new, engaged, and diverse audiences everywhere.
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking candidates who can assist our impact team with engagement plans around our major journalistic initiatives. The top priority of the intern is to coordinate efforts that connect our content with appropriate partners, supporters, funders and audiences in real world settings where our documentaries and other innovative projects can be prominently featured and experienced. The Impact/Audience Engagement intern will report directly to the series Director of Impact Strategy and External Relations and work closely with our Senior Editor of the Local Journalism Initiative.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with research, planning, implementation and follow-up for impact/engagement meetings and programs
Support the planning of impact events to showcase the series documentaries and special projects that introduce FRONTLINE's content to more diverse audiences across distribution platforms.
Coordinate event logistics, including promotion, registration, presentation, film format production, print traffic, audio/visual equipment check, and pre- and post-event evaluations
Record minutes of event planning, marketing, and campaign meetings
Assist with written summaries, reports, newsletter items, memos etc.
Research, create, and maintain CMS/distribution lists for potential partners among academic institutions, thought leaders/influencers, policymakers, professional, journalism, advocacy and film organizations
Special projects, as assigned
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, and a resourceful problem solver
Exceptional professional manner, customer service, and interpersonal skills are required
Excellent written and oral skills a must, as is a strong initiative and ability to thrive when working as a part of a team and independently in order to achieve goals
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects, multi-task, and work effectively to meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Database management experience preferred
We are especially interested in candidates who have a strong interest in, or are inspired by multiplatform journalism, documentary film, and distribution
JOB-STATUS
Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time)
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 areas.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
- Internship dates: June 9th to August 15th.
- 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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GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Process Assistance
GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.
