Migrating local news stories to electronic archive
Organization and dubbing of videotapes and film
The Media Archivist Intern position at WKRG-TV offers an opportunity to assist in processing and preserving a rich legacy of local broadcast history. This hands-on internship, based in Mobile, AL, provides valuable experience in archiving and technical skills, although it is unpaid and highly selective
Job Summary
Assist WKRG-TV team members in processing and preserving over 70 years of News 5 coverage, providing greater access to local stories.
Gain hands-on experience migrating a vault of local news stories, newscasts, and historic events to a unified, searchable electronic archive.
This internship offers opportunities to grow communication, creative storytelling, and technical skills, especially in relation to video.
Matching Summary
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The Media Archivist Intern position at WKRG-TV offers an opportunity to assist in processing and preserving a rich legacy of local broadcast history. This hands-on internship, based in Mobile, AL, provides valuable experience in archiving and technical skills, although it is unpaid and highly selective.
Salary
UNPAID
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Processing and preserving legacy news coverage
Migrating local news stories to electronic archive
Organization and dubbing of videotapes and film
Detailed logging of archive assets
Creation of data templates in archive management system
Identifying archive material for news stories
Nice-to-have
Strengthening candidacy for full-time positions
Growing communication skills
Growing creative storytelling skills
Strengthening technical skills in video
Key Requirements
Previous experience in handling audio/visual materials