Media Archivist Intern (summer 2026).

KLFY LLC

Mobile, Alabama, US
Unpyid; not specified; not specified
Handling and inspecting photographs
Transferring and inventorying film
Cataloging audio/visual materials
The intern will assist in processing and preserving the 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage by organizing various physical media formats

Job Summary

  • The intern will assist in processing and preserving the 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage by organizing various physical media formats.
  • This role offers a unique opportunity to strengthen candidacy for full-time positions at a storied local television news operation.
  • The internship is unpaid but provides supervised training in archive management best practices and direct interaction with journalists.

Matching Summary

The intern will assist in processing and preserving the 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage by organizing various physical media formats.

Salary

Unpaid; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • handling and inspecting photographs
  • transferring and inventorying film
  • cataloging audio/visual materials
  • tagging material and metadata entry
  • organization of 70+ year legacy

Nice-to-have

  • strong communication skills
  • creative storytelling abilities
  • video technical skills
  • interest in local history
  • ability to work in-person

Key Requirements

  • Summer 2026 availability
  • In-person attendance required
  • Academic credit priority consideration
  • Transportation responsibility

Work Rights

Not specified

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