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Click below to see descriptions of open positions in WETA's Learning Media department:

WETA's ongoing commitment to education is realized through national education services that focus on making learning available to all. Through local and national television programs and websites, WETA uses the power of media to educate, entertain, inspire, and delight. In particular, WETA's Learning Media department offers the following national web services: Reading Rockets, a national multimedia project that offers research-based and best-practice information on teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle; LD OnLine, the leading web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals; Colorín Colorado, a web service that offers information, activities, and advice for Spanish-speaking parents and educators of English language learners; and AdLit.org, a national project that provides resources for parents and educators of struggling readers and writers in grades 4-12.

Multiple Positions, BrainLine.org

WETA is recruiting staff for a new website BrainLine.org. For information on BrainLine jobs, go to WETA's job listings and apply online.

Intern, Learning Media Web Team

ReadingRockets.org, LD OnLine.org, ColorinColorado.org, and AdLit.org are seeking mulitple interns to help with our multimedia and web projects. Responsibilities include:

Coding and proofing various materials for four major educational websites
Logging and reviewing footage for PBS television program
Managing inventory and aiding in marketing for online store
Writing and summarizing material for the Web
Researching various topics utilizing the Web
Assist with HTML coding and web production
Helping maintain the websites, update content and web pages
Assisting with podcast development and distribution
Assisting with electronic newsletter production
Assisting with forums management
Updating graphics and assist in implementation of new graphic design
Answering customer e-mails

To apply for this position please contact us and send a cover letter and resume.

Intern, LD OnLine

LD OnLine is the leading website on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals. We are seeking a capable intern who has a friendly spirit and does careful work. We can provide HTML training and exposure to a fast-paced innovative web environment. The site needs a lot of work in terms of editorial production. Responsibilities include:

Reviewing articles and organizing them into categories
Making recommendations as to which articles will go on the web
Copy editing material for punctuation and grammar
Update HTML code on pages. Standard tags will be given
Implement stylesheet and troubleshoot pages to make sure they all display properly
Clean up pages and test to make sure all links are working properly

To apply for this position, which has a very small stipend, please contact us and send a cover letter and resume.

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Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project that offers research-based and best-practice information on teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle. It is an educational service of public television station WETA in Washington, D.C.

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