Media Archivist Intern (summer 2026).

WKRG-TV

Mobile, AL, US
Unpyid
Handling and inspecting photographs
Transferring and inventorying film
Cataloging and preserving video tapes
The intern will assist in migrating a 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage to a unified, searchable electronic archive

Job Summary

  • The intern will assist in migrating a 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage to a unified, searchable electronic archive.
  • Responsibilities include organizing and dubbing various formats such as ¾-inch videotapes, Beta, 1-inch, 2-inch tapes, 16mm film, and still images.
  • This is an unpaid, highly selective, in-person internship based at the WKRG-TV studios in Mobile, Alabama.

Matching Summary

The intern will assist in migrating a 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage to a unified, searchable electronic archive.

Salary

Unpaid

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • handling and inspecting photographs
  • transferring and inventorying film
  • cataloging and preserving video tapes
  • tagging material and managing metadata
  • organization of archival collections

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Summer 2026 availability
  • In-person attendance required
  • Experience handling AV materials
  • Metadata management capabilities
  • Academic credit eligibility preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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