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Job Offer: Internship ? Digital Media, Local History:WETAJob description: Internship - Digital Media, Local History Listing description Digital Media, Local History Internship Full Time, non-exempt 2024 (Fall September 9 - December 13) Reports to: Director, Digitial Products Description of Intern Work Responsibilities/Projects: Local History interns work within WETA's Digital Media team to develop content for Boundary Stones, WETA's local history initiative. Through articles, photos, video and social media, Boundary Stones seeks to highlight the notable events, personalities and happenings that have shaped the Washington, D.C. area's past. Interns' responsibilities include: » Brainstorm and pitch article/content ideas for the Boundary Stones website (https://boundarystones.weta.org/). » Conduct historical research using primary and secondary sources. » Write articles for the Boundary Stones website. » Locate historical photos and videos and determine permissions for use. » Create social media friendly Boundary Stones content such as quizzes. » Help administer the @BoundaryStones Twitter account, promote Boundary Stones content on Twitter, respond to tweets and participate in larger conversations about local history. » Update the Boundary Stones promotional calendar. » Participate in weekly meetings with the larger Digital Media team. Learning Objectives: » Expand knowledge of Washington, D.C. area history including racial and class dynamics, notable events, neighborhood development, influential figures, etc. » Grow critical thinking expertise through thoughtful interrogation of historical sources. » Sharpen writing expertise, specifically non-academic, narrative-style prose appropriate for a general audience. » Develop a greater knowledge of social media voice and techniques for managing a brand Twitter account. » Become familiar with the world of public media. Specific expertise Required: » Excellent writing and research expertise. » Careful attention to detail. » Interest in local history and community. Preferred Major: » History, English, Museum Studies, or Journalism income:$15/hr LOCATION WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations. We are a largely local workforce located out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible. Most positions located in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the function. 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 onfive television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS,and onWETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation's capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions, includingPBS 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 witheducation and engagementinitiatives that contribute to the company's mission of public service.Benefits | WETA VACCINATION POLICY WETA and NewsHour Productions prioritizes the safety and security of our community. In conformity with our focus on providing and maintaining a safe workplace, we have adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees working in a WETA and/or NewsHour Productions office and employees who may reasonably or occasionally be called to work onsite, subject to business needs. In conformity with this policy, all candidates for employment in a WETA and/or NewsHour Productions office are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Requests for exemption from this policy located on a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief will be considered upon a conditional offer of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. WETA and NewsHour Productions is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is informed by guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and avoidance (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WETA and NewsHour Productions are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind located on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, discapability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. WETA and NewsHour Productions make hiring decisions located solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Organization: WETA Job Job location: Arlington, VA United States Job Job Category: Digital Employment Type: Full time Send Application Materials To: To apply click here: Email address: E-Mail: hr@weta.org Position is an internship: Yes Job Field: Radio and Television
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