About the role#
Austin PBS is seeking a Weekly News Intern to support our local news program, Austin InSight, and our community journalism project, Decibel. You will work directly with our news team to gain hands-on experience in broadcast production and storytelling.
What you'll do#
- Write segments for our weekly news show.
- Assist the team with studio and field productions.
- Research current events and topical issues.
- Pitch story ideas during weekly meetings.
- Coordinate and pitch studio or remote interviews.
- Create social media content based on existing news packages.
- Staff remote shoots and assist with other production tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited degree program.
- We prefer students majoring in Journalism, Communications, or Media Studies.
- You must be available for a minimum of 13 weeks.
Location & details#
- This internship is based in Austin, Texas.
- The role is on-site with some hybrid work opportunities.
- The commitment is 15 to 20 hours per week.
- The internship runs from January 26, 2027, through May 7, 2027.
- This is a paid position at $20 per hour.
About Austin PBS
Austin PBS is a community-supported, locally-owned broadcast media station based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1962, the nonprofit produces over 130 hours of original content annually. It serves the Central Texas region by focusing on arts, culture, news, and education. The organization maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees.
How to get in at Austin PBS
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