NOVA Broadcast Research Internship - Fall 2025

GBH enriches peoples 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

NOVA is the most popular primetime science series on American television demystifying the scientific and technological concepts that shape and define our lives our planet and our universe. The PBS series is also one of the most widely distributed science programs around the world and is a multimedia multiplatform brand reaching more than 55 million Americans every year on TV and online. NOVAs important and inspiring stories of human ingenuity exploration and the quest for knowledge are regularly recognized with the industrys most prestigious awards. As part of its mission to make the scientific enterprise accessible to all NOVA is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all its work from the production process to the range of stories we tell and voices we feature. In addition science educators across the country rely on NOVA for resources used in the classroom as well as in museums libraries and after-school programs. NOVA is a production of GBH Boston; more information can be found at or by following NOVA on Facebook Twitter or Instagram.

JOB OVERVIEW

Interns work closely with the editorial staff of NOVAs broadcast television program including the Science Editor Researcher and Producers. Interns work with particular film projects throughout the semester and are invited to join in reviewing cuts for all ongoing projects. Interns gain experience in research and development for broadcast television and learn how NOVA approaches science storytelling from beginning to end. Theyll also have opportunities to learn from NOVA staff about a range of topics including digital video production media rights and licensing and audience development.

An important part of NOVAs mission is to produce science communication and journalism that is inclusive and reflects diverse perspectives of people across the U.S. and around the globe. Diversity of perspective matters among staff too as our work in some way reflects our collective experiences and your cover letterplease tell us a bit about the perspectives you would bring to the job perhaps related to your knowledge identity experiences or anything else you feel shapes the way you see the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fact-check film scripts
• Research storylines for upcoming programs
• Identify potential sources to interview for documentaries
• Review films for potential acquisition
• Review past films for rebroadcast
• Participate in editorial meetings
• Develop ideas for future programs
• Assist other teams as needed

SKILL SET

• Strong research skills
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivation
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to work on deadlines
• Interest in science technology research and communications
• Ability to juggle multiple projects

JOB-STATUS

Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time 20 hr/wk)

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

GBH internships provide students with valuable work experience and real-world knowledge across many fields of study from TV and radio production to web design accounting law and other administrative areas.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

• Dates: September 15th to December 5th.
• Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wifi.
• Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.

LOCATION

Hybrid - 1 Guest Street Boston MA 02135

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