Who We Are: Detroit PBS is Michigan’s largest and most-watched television station serving Southeastern Michigan and serves the most diverse public television audience in the country. Detroit PBS is also the state’s only community-licensed station, meaning it operates independent of any educational, government or other institution. Its funding comes from the community it serves. Each week more than two million people watch our five broadcast channels, and nearly 200,000 people listen to our radio station, 90.9 WRCJ for classical days and jazzy nights. In addition, Detroit PBS is building the next generation of public media with our rapidly growing digital presence which has grown to reach more than half a million unique visitors through our website, YouTube channels, and social media platforms each month.

Our core values: excellence, innovation, trust, diversity, engagement and financial sustainability are evident in everything we do. From the engaging content we provide to the way we work with viewers, supporters, board members and employees, to the local events we host, Detroit PBS connects with thousands of our fellow community members each year. For more information about Detroit PBS, please visit the website https://www.detroitpbs.org/. Does the idea of building your career alongside a dedicated group of professionals with different backgrounds and experiences excite you? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to provide public media that helps individuals discover new ideas, make informed decisions, and enjoy enriched lives.

We are actively pursuing dynamic and diverse team members to join us in the role of Great Lakes Intern in Detroit, MI.

What You’ll Do: The Great Lakes Now Intern will support the GLN staff in all phases of our projects – which include a daily news and information site, a monthly show and regular online content and engagement events.

Essential Functions: Interns to get practical and realistic hands-on experience in one of the following positions. Please specify in your application which position you are interested in. Social Media Content Creation: Creating stories/photos/videos and text from segments, articles, show production, etc. for GLN’s social media accounts. Research and Asset Gathering: As needed, conduct basic research for TV and web video segments. Assist in finding visual assets (photos, video clips, documents) to use in TV and web video segments. News Reporting: Attend weekly department meetings, listen and offer content suggestions. Work with GLN News Director to develop story ideas and hone writing skills. Research, report and write stories on a variety of topics and themes for publishing on the site. Compile biweekly headline roundups.

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunities to participate in personal and professional development programs.
• Opportunities to serve our mission and community.
• Great work environment.

Intern applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university, or have recently (within past 6 months) graduated with a relevant degree. The internship program is unpaid and focused on education and training. *No telephone calls or third parties. Please include the title of the position in the subject line of the email. Detroit Public Media, d/b/a Detroit PBS and 90.9 WRCJ, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, marital status, military status, or protected veteran status. Employment decisions at Detroit PBS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The specific statements above are not intended to be all inclusive.

Requirements (Experience, Education, Etc.)    Skills:

• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Google Drive and other software.
• Excellent online research skills.
• General sense of administrative management.
• Photo and graphics creation in Canva.
• Basic video editing experience in Adobe Premiere is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in 4-year university, sophomore or higher status preferred.
• Pursuing writing, English, communications/journalism, or business/marketing degree preferred.
• Able to work 12-20 hours per week for a maximum of 1 semester, or 16 weeks, minimum 3 days a week.

Application Deadline    12/16/2024

Application email/URL    https://Secure.YourPayrollHR.com/ta/TPC0180.careers?TrackId=[MAB]&ApplyToJob=688067032