Media Archivist Intern (summer 2026).

WKRG TV

Mobile, AL, US
Not specified; unpyid position
Handling and inspecting photographs
Transferring and inventorying film
Cataloging audio/visual materials
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 the organization and dubbing of various tape formats (3/4-inch, Beta, 1-inch, 2-inch) and 16mm film.
  • This is a highly selective, unpaid, 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

Not specified; Unpaid position

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • handling and inspecting photographs
  • transferring and inventorying film
  • cataloging audio/visual materials
  • tagging material and managing metadata
  • organization of permanent collections

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • prior experience handling film and video tapes
  • training in cataloging and preservation techniques
  • capability in metadata tagging and entry
  • availability for Summer 2026 dates
  • ability to obtain academic credit if required

Work Rights

Not specified

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