Media Archivist Intern (summer 2026).

WKRG TV

Mobile, AL, United States
Unpyid
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Processing and preserving legacy news coverage
Migrating vault to unified electronic archive
Organization and dubbing of videotapes and film
** WKRG TV is seeking a Media Archivist Intern for the summer of 2026 in Mobile, AL, to assist in preserving and organizing a vast collection of over 70 years of local news coverage. The internship provides hands-on experience in media preservation and archival practices, though it is unpaid and requires students to earn academic credit. **

Job Summary

  • Assist WKRG-TV team members in processing and preserving over 70 years of News 5 coverage to enhance access to local stories.
  • Gain experience in organizing, dubbing, logging, and managing metadata for various audio-visual formats as part of a digital archive migration.
  • This is a highly selective, in-person, unpaid internship at WKRG-TV in Mobile, AL, prioritizing students seeking academic credit.

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** WKRG TV is seeking a Media Archivist Intern for the summer of 2026 in Mobile, AL, to assist in preserving and organizing a vast collection of over 70 years of local news coverage. The internship provides hands-on experience in media preservation and archival practices, though it is unpaid and requires students to earn academic credit. **

Salary

Unpaid

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Processing and preserving legacy news coverage
  • Migrating vault to unified electronic archive
  • Organization and dubbing of videotapes and film
  • Detailed logging of archive assets
  • Creation of data templates in archive system
  • Identifying archive material for news stories

Nice-to-have

  • Strengthen communication skills
  • Grow creative storytelling skills
  • Strengthen technical skills in video
  • Enjoy Gulf Coast beaches and culture

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience in handling audio/visual materials
  • Training in audio/visual preservation techniques
  • Understanding of metadata tagging and management

Work Rights

Not specified

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