WCVB Chronicle & Engineering Intern

Job description

Chronicle and Engineering Intern WCVB Channel 5 is seeking a motivated intern to work with both the Chronicle production team and the Engineering/IT department. This unique, cross-functional role combines exposure to broadcast production operations with a meaningful, hands-on technical project that will have a lasting impact on the station’s archival workflow. Primary Project: The intern will lead an archival initiative to extract and modernize a legacy tape library database currently housed in AskSam. Responsibilities include: - Exporting and structuring database files (CSV, RTF, HTML) - Cleaning and organizing archival metadata - Using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to help design and build a Windows 11–compatible interface - Developing at least a working prototype, with the goal of a functional UI - Preparing data for future ingest into modern archiving systems Qualifications: - Participate in Chronicle production - Gain exposure to broadcast technology infrastructure and station operations - Undergraduate or graduate student - Interest in broadcast media, journalism, or video production - Basic coding proficiency required (applicants should describe experience level) - Experience usi...