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Internship – Television, WETA Arts

Part or Full time, non-exempt

Summer (May 15, 2023 – August 18, 2023)

Reports to: Associate Producer

Location: Hybrid

 

Description of Intern Work Responsibilities/Projects:

The television production intern works within WETA’s Local Production team to support the creation of local broadcast and digital programming, including Signature Dish, about dining in the DMV, and WETA Arts, about the local arts scene. The intern will be assigned to one of these two projects.

 

With guidance from Local Production staff, the television production intern will participate in all phases of series production. The intern will:

  • Research and report on potential stories.
  • Seek and manage releases on shoots and in edit.
  • Draft promotional copy.
  • Help produce show documentation using established templates.
  • Perform archival research using several online databases.
  • and manage media using established workflows.

The intern will participate in meetings with the larger production team, and informational meetings including the entire department.  

 

 

 Learning Objectives:

  • Develop skills in identifying compelling narratives, and the considerations in selecting stories.
  • Develop a greater understanding of broadcast video production workflows and requirements.
  • Develop increased familiarity and confidence with evaluating rights requirements, copyright status, Fair Use and Public Domain
  • Learn how to write compelling copy for digital distribution mechanisms.
  • Work as part of a team that shares responsibility to meet airdates and reflect the community and communities in the DC area
  • Become familiar with the world of public media.

 

Specific Skills Required:

  • Creative thinker who is comfortable using Microsoft and Adobe programs, and online databases.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Interest in documentary and/or fact-based television programming.
  • Interest in media, broadcasting and the DC metro area.
  • Familiarity with factual video programming a plus.
  • Familiarity with video production equipment and software a plus.    

Other Requirements

  • A vehicle.
  • Ability to commit to minimum 3 consecutive days during regular business hours.

 

 

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 nation’s 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.org, 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 company’s mission of public service.

 

VACCINATION POLICY

 

WETA and NewsHour Productions prioritizes the safety and security of our community.  In accordance 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 accordance with this policy, all applicants 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 based 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 Prevention (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 based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, 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 based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

 

 



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