GBH Archives Internship - Fall 2026 (AAPB Exhibit Curator)

Public Media•Boston, MA

4d•Remote

About The Position

GBH is seeking a part-time paid intern from an accredited master’s degree program for the GBH Archives. This internship will be fully remote and focuses on creating a new online exhibit for the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB), a collaboration between the Library of Congress and GBH Boston. The intern will work with the AAPB’s Media Historian and Curator to select a topic of their choosing (e.g., public broadcasting and experimental media, public media coverage of health industries, public media's relationship with marginalized communities, or the role of public media in social/political movements). The intern will identify relevant AAPB records, draft exhibit narratives and ancillary materials, and explore innovative exhibit structures. Instruction and mentorship will be provided, offering skills in researching, organizing, describing, and displaying audiovisual programs. Applicants should express interest in digital exhibit curation, U.S. history, media history, museums, libraries, archives, and working with online audiovisual materials. The internship requires a minimum of 15 hours per week between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with hours to be determined by the intern and their manager.

Requirements

Must be a current student in an accredited graduate program
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to conduct research using authoritative sources
Knowledge of U. S. history since 1950
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
Ability to set and meet deadlines, follow work plans, and accept feedback
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

Nice To Haves

Graduate coursework in U.S. History, Media Studies, Museum Studies, or Library Science and/or Archives strongly preferred
Interest and experience with U.S. history
Interest and experience with media history
Interest and experience with museums, libraries, and archives
Interest and experience working with online audiovisual materials

Responsibilities

Select an exhibit topic and identify AAPB records for inclusion
Draft a complete exhibit to be featured on the AAPB website, americanarchive.org
Provide or develop ancillary exhibit materials, possibly including, but not limited to: images, interactive maps, and timelines
Help to improve AAPB metadata on select records included in the exhibit
Gain knowledge of and experience in digital media curation