WCVB Media Mentors Fellowship

Hearst•Needham, MA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The WCVB Media Mentors Fellowship is designed to give students exposure to the television broadcast news industry. The fellowship will give the student an opportunity to learn from a cross section of departments as well and to spend focused time in a specialty of their choice. This fellowship was created as part of the WCVB Media Mentors Initiative with a purpose of creating a better informed, better prepared, and diverse next generation of media professionals.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at a community college. Students graduating in Spring 2026 are encouraged to apply.
Interested in pursuing a career in media arts, journalism, and/or technology.
Able to commit to a summer fellowship lasting a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks.
Resume detailing relevant work and experience.
Cover letter (PDF format only; Word documents will not be accepted) that expresses interest in the fellowship and highlights your qualifications, including: Your interest in media arts, journalism, and/or technology Relevant coursework and work experience
At least two (2) writing samples and/or links to relevant work (e.g., websites, videos, audio productions, etc.)
One recommendation or department approval form from a school faculty member (required)
One recommendation from a work or volunteer supervisor (optional)

Responsibilities

Assist team members with content gathering and planning.
Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, social media and viewer tips.
Develop and pitch story ideas.
Writing and formatting scripts for broadcast.
Conduct research and write content for WCVB digital platforms including the WCVB app, WCVB.com and various social media platforms.
Assist with photo and video production.
Learn to research story ideas for weekly show production
Pre-screen and book guests: may include pre-interview phone calls to guests or communications with managers
Assist with field productions
Learn to write program promotions and in-studio interview questions
Accommodate guests on Thursday morning tape days
Learn to create smooth transitions between recorded segments
Learn to write web summaries for upcoming shows
Conduct research, including researching footage from old shows and news tapes, as well as via the Internet and phone calls.
Update repeat shows for re-air.
Answer viewer calls.
Archive nightly shows.
Assist producers with logging video footage from shoots
Fellows may have the opportunity to attend field shoots with producers