GBH Archives Social Media Intern - Summer 2026

GBH enriches people's 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 Wednesday, 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

The GBH Archives catalogs, tracks, organizes, and preserves the media used to create GBH productions. The GBH Archives holds physical and digital media and paper records, including materials that need to be retained for production, legal, financial, historical, or administrative purposes. GBH Archives also collaborates with the Library of Congress to coordinate the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, a national effort to preserve and make accessible historically significant public radio and television programming that has aired over the past 70+ years.

JOB OVERVIEW

The GBH Archives is offering a part-time paid internship for a student in an accredited undergrad or master’s program. The intern will work with the Archives Outreach Manager to build awareness of the GBH Archives and the American Archive of Public Broadcasting among the public, as well as educational and professional communities.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The intern will accomplish the following:

Increase awareness of the GBH Archives and the American Archive of Public Broadcasting among both public and professional communities with an eye towards targeting different generations

Develop creative social media content that highlights archival collections in connection with relevant news and events

Explore and build a presence on TikTok utilizing archival materials and staff features

Track and report on engagement metrics to help inform outreach strategies

Build skills in digital communications, content creation, social media strategy, and audience engagement.

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SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE

Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook)

Strong writing and communication skills, especially for crafting engaging posts

Basic graphic design or multimedia skills (Canva, video editing through Adobe Premiere Pro, etc.)

Basic video skills, including filming TikToks and vertical video content on a smartphone

Ability to track engagement metrics through individual social platforms and/or Sprout Social and adapt strategies accordingly

Attention to detail and the ability to maintain an archival and institutional voice that is sensitive and aware of the changing landscape

Passion for public media, archives, and history

Interest in engaging diverse audiences, including educators, scholars, and the general public

Curiosity about storytelling through digital platforms

JOB-STATUS

Paid Internship $17/hour (Part-time)

LOCATION - Hybrid One Guest Street, Boston MA

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

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

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Internship dates: June 8th to August 14th.

Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi.

Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.

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To learn more about our program follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gbhinterns/

Salary Range

$17.00 - $17.00

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.