Internship: Local Production: WETA Arts

Internship - Local Production: WETA Arts

Part time, non-exempt

Summer 2024 (May 13 -August 16)

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 and additionally other support across the Local department as needed.

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

• 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:

• Must be a current college student or undergraduate college student within one year post graduation

• 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

• Transportation
• 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.

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.