Gwen Ifill - Summer Internship PBS News Hour Journalism Fellow
Gwen Ifill - Summer Internship PBS News Hour Journalism Fellow
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10-04-2025
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Job Description
Job Title:Gwen Ifill (Summer Internship) PBS News Hour Journalism Fellow
Reports to:Senior Broadcast Producer
Status:FullTime NonExemptTemporaryHybrid
Hourly Rate:$18.00/hour
ABOUT THE ROLE
This 10week PBS News Hour summer fellowship was created in honor of awardwinning anchor reporter and author Gwen Ifill the former PBS News Hour coanchor and managing editor and Washington Week moderator and managing editor. The Fellow participates in the development and production of the PBS News Hour. Primary responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Broadcast Producer will be to: research national international and political news stories; gather editorial information and video elements; cover live events; generate story ideas; copy edit; assist with video editing; and produce broadcast and web content.
As our fellow youll:
- Participate in the development and production of PBS News Hour by:
- Researching issues and preparing background information for news segments
- Produce video sound and graphic elements that may include package production.
- Log and archive video feeds maintain production notes and assist with editing.
- Organize scripts for live daily broadcasts.
- Work with the web producer to produce content for the PBS News website.
- Create web content and features including but not limited to interviews podcasts web chats etc.
- Collaborate with outside sources on securing production elements related to the program.
- Perform related special projects or other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOULL BRING
- Excellent writing and research skills.
- Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television production.
- Knowledge of various research sources with particular emphasis on using the web as a research tool.
- Professional phone manner and solid administrative skills.
- Strong work ethic and effective time management.
- Knowledge of PBS News Hours journalist style.
ELIGIBILITY
Please see the following eligibility criteria for applicants:
- US Citizen.
- Current Undergraduate or Graduate student enrolled and in good standing at a college/university as of January 1 2025 who will not be graduating in May 2025.
- Proof of academic achievement in college/university.
- Recipient of needbased financial assistance for college/university education.
- Autobiographical essay to be no longer than 400 words.
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 nations capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions including PBS NewsHour recognized globally for bringing balanced indepth 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 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 companys mission of public service.Benefits WETA
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
WETA/NewsHour Productions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind for any reason 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 based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
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