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One Detroit Journalism and Video Production Intern
Great Lakes Now Intern
Posting Date: 11/04/2025
We are actively pursuing dynamic and diverse team members to join us in the role of Great Lakes Now Intern in Detroit, MI.
What You’ll Do:
The Great Lakes Now Intern will support GLN’s digital video operation, assisting in the production of vertical videos created from original GLN reporting and existing television segments. Opportunities may also exist for the intern to assist in production of original television segments and show assembly, as well as online reporting for the GLN website.
Essential Functions:
- Edit vertical videos adapted from full length TV segments
- Write and edit new vertical videos based on original GLN reporting
- As needed, assist with research, fact checking, and asset collection for the Great Lakes Now monthly television series.
Skills:
- Basic video editing experience in Adobe Premiere
- Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Google Drive and other software.
- Excellent online research skills.
- General sense of administrative management.
- Photo and graphics creation in Canva is a plus
- Additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in 4-year university, sophomore or higher status preferred.
- Pursuing writing, English, communications/journalism, or business/marketing degree preferred.
- Able to work 12-20 hours per week for a maximum of 1 semester, or 16 weeks, minimum 3 days a week.
What You’ll Get:
- Opportunities to participate in personal and professional development programs.
- Opportunities to serve our mission and community.
- Great work environment.
Intern applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university, or have recently (within past 6 months) graduated with a relevant degree. The internship program is unpaid and focused on education and training.
No telephone calls or third parties. Please include the title of the position in the subject line of the email.
Detroit Public Media, d/b/a Detroit PBS and WRCJ 90.9 FM, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, marital status, military status, or protected veteran status. Employment decisions at Detroit PBS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The specific statements above are not intended to be all inclusive.
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Does the idea of joining our team of dedicated professionals with different backgrounds and experiences excite you? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to educate, engage, entertain and inspire through the power of public media.
