NEPM Media Mentor Education Internship - Summer

NEPM Media Mentor Education Internship - Summer 2026 page is loaded## NEPM Media Mentor Education Internship - Summer 2026locations:
Springfield, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 12 Days Agojob requisition :
R003275## NEPM 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.
** DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
** NEPM is a multi-media organization producing and broadcasting radio, TV and digital content to western Massachusetts from our studios in Springfield, MA. It provides audiences with a broad array of local and national programs across all media including PBS and NPR. NEPM is an independently operated organization affiliated with GBH. NEPM’s Education Department is responsible for providing and developing learning opportunities to improve outcomes for children, families, educators, and students.

** JOB OVERVIEW
** Media Mentors will be expected to assist with lesson planning, leading ice breaker activities and facilitating sessions alongside our  team. In addition, mentors will work directly with high school students, helping them develop story ideas and taking them from inception to production. Interns will learn the basics of radio and television journalism, including hosting, sound and video editing and production.
** RESPONSIBILITIES
* ** Attend training and any learning opportunities
* Assist with developing the daily schedule of activities and implementation
* Lead group activities with students either in-person at the station or remotely over Zoom
* Accompany students out in the community to gather sound or video for stories
* Work one-on-one or in small groups with students as they develop their stories
* Collaborate and communicate using various Apps (ex. Slack, Google Apps, Outlook)
* Working a flexible and hybrid schedule, not to exceed 40 hours a week
* Attend team debrief meetings
* Assist with documenting Fall activities and producing content, as needed
** SKILL SET
*** Organized and able to manage multiple projects, tasks, and shifting priorities.
* Excellent communication skills — written, oral and listening
* High level proficiency in Google Suite
* Ability to report, research, write, edit radio and television stories and features.
* Familiarity with basic standards of journalistic practices and ethics.
* Ability to understand work environment, interpersonal dynamics, and the context of decision-making on a variety of levels
* Ability to grasp concepts quickly and apply to daily tasks
* Willing to take appropriate initiative and exercise good judgment to get the job done
* Willingness to learn
** JOB STATUS
** Internship $17/hour 20 hours per week
** LOCATION**:
** Hybrid - 44 Hampden Street, Springfield, MA 01103
****** INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
***** Dates:
June 8th to August 14th.
* Candidates must have their own computer and access to Wifi.
* Candidates must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States.#
** Job Posting Range**$17.00 - $17.00##
*** Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.
*** NEPM 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, NEPM 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
** NEPM 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 or by calling .### Benefits
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