Internship – Finance

Internship –Finance

Full time, Non-Exempt

Summer (May 13-August 16)

Location: Hybrid

Description of Intern Work Responsibilities/Projects:

• General accounting duties to assist the accounting and finance department:

o Accounts Receivable/Treasury

o Accounts Payable (expense report analysis)

o Billing and General Ledger

o Data Validation

o Month-end closings

o Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Prepare spreadsheets to reconcile accounts to the general ledger.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management to support decision-making on specific projects and/or initiatives.
• Assist in gathering data and information for the audit process and ad-hoc requests as needed

Learning Objectives:

What will the intern learn through the internship:

• Real-world experience in chosen field of interest and related topics through multiple hands-on projects.

• Critical thinking and analytical skills

• Working in and contributing to a team environment

• Organization and time management

• Knowledge of useful financial systems

• Experience in working with executive-level management.

Specific Skills Required:

• Must be a current college student or undergraduate college student within one year post graduation

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Good analytic and data gathering skills; able to synthesis data into information and present findings.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Knowledge of general office practices.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Positive attitude and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

 • Must be able to work independently on a project basis and meet frequent deadlines.

• Must have the ability to work a hybrid schedule (remote and in office).

• Attention to detail is essential in composing, typing and proofing materials.

• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Preferred Major: Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

LOCATION

WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations.  We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA.  WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible.  Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming on five television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation’s capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions, including PBS NewsHour, recognized globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features a variety of content offerings on weta.org, WETA Passport, the PBS Video App and the WETA Classical App; and serves communities near and far with education and engagement initiatives that contribute to the company’s mission of public service.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WETA/NewsHour Productions is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. Fostering a culture of mutual respect is a top priority and something we take very seriously. 

Employment at WETA/NewsHour Productions is based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, ethnicity or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), physical, mental or sensory ability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are also committed to demonstrating fair and equitable systems, practices, and processes related to how we recruit, develop, retain, promote, reward, compensate, and terminate talent.

We know that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is fundamental to the success of our business and our people, and we will continue to recognize it as part of our guiding principles.