Digital Media: Local History Intern (Full-Time)
Digital Media: Local History Intern (Full-Time)
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Job Title:Digital Media: Local History Intern (Full-Time)
Reports to:Director of Digital Projects
Status:Full -Time Non - Exempt Hybrid
Hourly Rate:$18.00
Reports to:Director of Digital Projects
Status:Full -Time Non - Exempt Hybrid
Hourly Rate:$18.00
Start Date: 9/15/2025
End Date:12/12/2025
Preferred Year in School:
- Rising Junior
- Rising Senior
- Graduate Student
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Local History interns work within WETAs Digital Media team to develop content for Boundary Stones WETAs 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. areas past.Candidates must be active college students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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 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 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.
Local History interns work within WETAs Digital Media team to develop content for Boundary Stones WETAs 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. areas past.Candidates must be active college students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Brainstorm and pitch article/content ideas for the Boundary Stones website ( 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 and trivia
- Contribute to Boundary Stones social media accounts and participate in larger conversations about local history
- Update the Boundary Stones promotional calendar
- Participate in 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 skills through thoughtful interrogation of historical sources
- Sharpen writing skills specifically non-academic narrative-style prose suitable for a general audience
- Develop a greater understanding of social media voice and techniques by contributing to Instagram YouTube Facebook etc.
- Become familiar with the world of public media
DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent writing and research skills
- Careful attention to detail
- Interest in local history and community
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 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 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
Full-Time
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