Jon R. Tuttle Journalism & Production Diversity Internship
Organization Description
Oregon Public Broadcasting: giving voice to the community, connecting Oregon and its neighbors, illuminating a wider world.
OPB, one of the leading public media organizations in the U.S., delivers in-depth content on news, the arts, culture, history and the environment. We reach more than 1.5 million people across the Northwest each week through television, radio, online, and via mobile and social platforms.
We create content and programming featuring the people, places, and issues important to the Northwest – stories that simply are not told elsewhere. OPB continues to meet the future with a vision that serves our audience and informs public media professionals across the country.
Job Description
OPB is committed to creating public media career pathways for traditionally underrepresented individuals. We offer this paid internship opportunity for individuals who are motivated to diversify the world of public media.
OPB’s newsroom is a highly collaborative environment that comprises about 30 professionals who bring their expertise to produce stories and programs. Our cross-platform teams value creativity and dedication. We welcome interns and volunteers. We offer the opportunity to build a portfolio, network with some of the best in the business and learn in a fast-paced newsroom and content creation environment.
OPB is a place that encourages its staff and interns to grow and learn. We support your discovery whether it’s a story idea or a new concept for producing content. OPB is an environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
Internship Description
Generally, this role serves as a Production Assistant in our newsroom, one of our radio shows or in our digital content area.
The Production Assistant (PA) role is an integral member of our content creation staff. PAs participate in all phases of the content creation from pitching ideas, reporting, creating social media, and creating digital content. The staff members of OPB are respected public media professionals who are excited to share their craft and experience with our interns. PAs receive a rich, comprehensive experience to help springboard their career in journalism.
Eligibility
The applicant must have racial and/or ethnic origins as defined by the EEOC (American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or two or more races).
Also, the applicant should be meet one of these qualifications:
- enrolled at a college, university or community college as at least a junior (or equivalent)
- Graduated within the past year
Commitment:
- 40 hours per week
- Starting in June, lasting approximately 3 months
- $13.25/hour, no benefits
Deadline
2/28/20
Contact Info
Jen Ames
Manager, Volunteer Resources & Internship Programs
503-293-1947