NEPM Media Mentor Education Internship - Spring 2026

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 Media Lab 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

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Dates: January 26 to April 17th

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.