Archives Intern
Quick answer
GBH is offering a part-time paid internship for an Archives Intern (US-based) paying $17/hour to work on the preservation of archival CDs.
- Role
- Archives Intern
- Organization
- GBH
- Location
- Hybrid - 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $17/hour (Part-time, 20 hr/wk)
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
GBH is offering a part-time paid internship for students in an accredited undergrad or master’s program, focusing on the preservation of archival CDs for the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
What you'll do
- Test and update workflows for preserving CDs in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting
- Create automatically generated transcripts and captions from public media programs
- Perform item-level cataloging of audio material in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting
- Become acquainted with the PBCore metadata schema
- Meet and receive mentorship from GBH Archives staff
- Write a capstone blog post with reflections on the preservation of archival audio
What it takes
- Experience or interest working with optical media
- Working knowledge of the basic archival principles for arrangement, description, preservation, and access
- Experience with asset management systems, database systems, or cataloging
- Strong attention to detail
- Must have their own computer and access to Wifi
- Must be in an Undergrad or Grad program and have work authorization for the United States
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is hybrid, allowing you to work both from home and on-site at 1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135.
What is the compensation for this internship?
The internship pays $17/hour (Part-time, 20 hr/wk).
What are the key qualifications required for this internship?
Key qualifications include experience or interest in working with optical media, basic archival principles, and strong attention to detail.
How do I apply for this internship?
To apply, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 617-300-2000. The application period is from September 14th to December 4th.
Is this internship remote?
The internship is hybrid, allowing you to work both from home and on-site at the organization's location.
How to apply
Apply directly on GBH's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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