Media Mentor Internship

Job Description

NEPM 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.

Department Overview

NEPM is a multi-media organization producing and broadcasting radio, TV, and digital content to western Massachusetts from our studios in Springfield, MA. It provides audiences with a broad array of local and national programs across all media, including PBS and NPR. NEPM is an independently operated organization affiliated with GBH. NEPM’s Education Department is responsible for providing and developing learning opportunities to improve outcomes for children, families, educators, and students.

Job Overview: Media Mentor Internship

As a Media Mentor, you will be an integral part of our Media Lab team, assisting with lesson planning, leading ice breaker activities, and facilitating sessions. A core responsibility will be to work directly with high school students, guiding them through the process of developing story ideas from inception to full production. Interns will gain practical experience and learn the fundamentals of radio and television journalism, including hosting, sound and video editing, and production techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend all required training and learning opportunities.
• Assist with developing the daily schedule of activities and its implementation.
• Lead group activities with students, both in-person at the station or remotely over Zoom.
• Accompany students out in the community to gather sound or video for their stories.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students as they develop their stories.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively using various applications (e.g., Slack, Google Apps, Outlook).
• Maintain a flexible and hybrid work schedule, not to exceed 40 hours a week.
• Attend team debrief meetings.
• Assist with documenting Fall activities and producing content, as needed.

Required Skill Set

• Organized and able to manage multiple projects, tasks, and shifting priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills — encompassing written, oral, and listening.
• High level proficiency in Google Suite.
• Ability to report, research, write, and edit radio and television stories and features.
• Familiarity with basic standards of journalistic practices and ethics.
• Ability to understand the work environment, interpersonal dynamics, and the context of decision-making on a variety of levels.
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and apply them to daily tasks.
• Willing to take appropriate initiative and exercise good judgment to get the job done.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Job Status & Internship Program Details

Job Status: Internship

• Compensation: $17.00 per hour
• Work Hours: 20 hours per week

Location: Hybrid – 44 Hampden Street, Springfield, MA 01103

Internship Program Information

• Dates: June 8th to August 14th.
• Candidate Requirements:
  • Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi.
  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in an Undergrad or Grad program.
  • Candidates must have work authorization for the United States.

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience, and internal pay equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Application Process Assistance

NEPM 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, NEPM 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.

NEPM 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.