Media Archivist Intern (summer 2026).

WKRG-TV

Mobile, AL, United States
Unpyid
On-site
Processing and preserving legacy news coverage
Migrating to a unified electronic archive
Organization and dubbing of videotapes and film
WKRG-TV is seeking a Media Archivist Intern for the summer of 2026 to assist in organizing and preserving their extensive archive of local news coverage. This unpaid, on-site internship offers valuable experience in media archiving and opportunities to enhance communication and technical skills

Job Summary

  • Assist WKRG-TV team members in processing and preserving the 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage, providing greater access to a broad and deep wealth of recorded local stories.
  • Your internship experience could significantly strengthen your candidacy for full-time positions upon graduation and provide opportunities to grow communication, creative storytelling, and technical skills.
  • This position will contribute significantly to the organization and preservation of our collections and establishing best practices to maximize the accessibility and usage of decades of historic audio-visual archive materials.

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WKRG-TV is seeking a Media Archivist Intern for the summer of 2026 to assist in organizing and preserving their extensive archive of local news coverage. This unpaid, on-site internship offers valuable experience in media archiving and opportunities to enhance communication and technical skills.

Salary

UNPAID

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • processing and preserving legacy news coverage
  • migrating to a unified electronic archive
  • organization and dubbing of videotapes and film
  • detailed logging of assets
  • creation of data templates in archive management system

Nice-to-have

  • strengthen communication skills
  • grow creative storytelling skills
  • strengthen technical skills
  • enjoy Gulf Coast amenities

Key Requirements

  • previous experience handling audio/visual materials
  • training in audio/visual preservation techniques
  • understanding of metadata entry and management

Work Rights

Not specified

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