Media Archivist Intern (summer 2026).

WKRG TV

Mobile, Alabama, US
Unpyid
Handling and inspecting photographs
Transferring film and video tapes
Cataloging and preserving collections
The intern will assist in processing and preserving the 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage by migrating the vault to a unified electronic archive

Job Summary

  • The intern will assist in processing and preserving the 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage by migrating the vault to a unified electronic archive.
  • This highly selective internship is unpaid but offers significant opportunities to strengthen technical video skills and grow creative storytelling capabilities.
  • Selected interns must be available for an in-person schedule in Mobile, Alabama, between May 4, 2026, and September 4, 2026.

Matching Summary

The intern will assist in processing and preserving the 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage by migrating the vault to a unified electronic archive.

Salary

Unpaid

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • handling and inspecting photographs
  • transferring film and video tapes
  • cataloging and preserving collections
  • tagging material and managing metadata
  • dubbing 1-inch and 2-inch videotapes

Nice-to-have

  • strong communication skills
  • creative storytelling abilities
  • written and visual storytelling
  • enthusiasm for Gulf Coast culture
  • ability to work in a fun environment

Key Requirements

  • prior experience handling audio/visual materials
  • understanding of proper tagging techniques
  • academic credit eligibility preferred
  • availability for full-time summer schedule
  • reliable personal transportation

Work Rights

Not specified

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