Nyjaeh Deburgo, a high school junior at the Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center in Providence, recently completed an internship at Rhode Island PBS from January to June, made possible by The Papitto Opportunity Connection (POC). Throughout the school year, he shadowed staff in various production-related roles and assisted with both studio and field productions. Check out Nyjaeh’s vlog to get his take on being an intern at Rhode Island PBS!
Nyjaeh also had the opportunity to interview his mentor at Rhode Island PBS, Renee Gilbert, K-12 Education Specialist:
DEBURGO: What excites you most about getting a new intern?
GILBERT: New interns see the station from a different perspective, which is great because that reflects on the ideas they have and how they go about problem-solving. They are able to bring new perspectives to the team.
DEBURGO: What do you expect from an intern?
GILBERT: Because of their new and different perspective of how things are done at the station, I expect them to share ideas and approach tasks in ways that we may not have considered before.
DEBURGO: What do you love most about being here at Rhode Island PBS?
GILBERT: I love my team, all four of us have a passion for education and supporting educators in the most efficient way. We’re always thinking about ways we can incorporate education in other aspects and across departments at the station. We also have a lot in common and are willing to work a little extra if it means a task will be done effectively.
DEBURGO: Is there anything you’d like for future interns to know about before interning at RI PBS?
GILBERT: I would like future interns to know that we love when students ask questions. There are so many talented people who are responsible for various tasks here at the station, asking questions will help us understand your perspective and help you learn more about different job opportunities and pathways people have taken to get to their current position.
