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Weekly News Show Intern

CompanyCAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support the weekly news program, ongoing community-based journalism projects, and assist with studio and field productions. Responsibilities also include researching topics, creating social media content, and coordinating interviews.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
133
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is your neighbor! We are a community-supported, locally-owned PBS station recognized as a valuable partner and a trusted storyteller. Austin PBS serves the community in the areas of education, arts & culture and news & public affairs. We also create engaging content that showcases the people that make Austin unique. In the Community Through all of our work, we bring our neighbors together to help build a stronger, more educated and informed community. Each year Austin PBS hosts more than 100 events that give our community a safe space to reflect, discuss and be part of the conversation about important topics impacting our lives. Austin PBS's educational work through projects including Play To Learn improves learning outcomes for Central Texans while our local shows like Juneteenth Jamboree provide a voice to those whose stories are not often heard. On the Air Beloved PBS programs like Masterpiece, Nova and PBS Newshour are available each day on Austin PBS and Q. We also provide a safe space for kids to learn and grow through our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel. Through our Austin PBS Create channel we also showcase the best DIY and cooking shows to help people create masterpieces at home. In addition to showcasing the best from PBS, Austin PBS is also one of the most prolific public media stations in the country producing more than 130 hours of original content each year that showcases Austin’s unique culture to the world. Online We want to make sure our neighbors have access to our trusted content anytime, anywhere. Through klru.tv and the PBS App, you can watch all your favorite local shows plus PBS content for free. We also offer Austin PBS Passport, a member benefit that allows Austin PBS members to get even more access to PBS shows online. Plus our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel is available to watch on mobile devices to give families a commercial-free space, even on the go!
About the Role

Description

Join the Neighborhood!

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is looking for a talented News Intern to join our organization. If you are excellent at visualizing, communicating and collaborating in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume today!

About Austin PBS, KLRU-TV

Austin PBS is your community-supported, locally owned PBS station in Central Texas. With thousands of hours of on-air programming plus wide-ranging content available over multiple platforms in addition to hundreds of community events held each year, Austin PBS is one of the only nonprofits in Central Texas with the potential to touch nearly every household every day.

Job Overview

The news team at Austin PBS is looking for an eager, creative, self-motivated intern to join our team. As an intern for the news department, you’ll help support the weekly news program, ongoing community-based journalism project, Decibel and Austin InSight. Interns get real hands-on experience and are an integral part of our team. You’ll assist with studio and field productions, researching topical issues, social media content creation – all with the opportunity to work alongside a group of talented journalists and storytellers. You will be trained & mentored on the following job duties.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist with studio production and field productions
  • Pitch story ideas
  • Create new social media friendly content from existing packages 
  • Pitch and coordinate studio and remote interviews 
  • Staff remote shoots
  • Perform other duties as needed 

Important Information: 

  • Applications open: March 16th, 2026 
  • Deadline to Apply: April 3rd, 2026
  • Internship Duration: June 2nd - August 8th, 2026
  • Pay Rate: $20/hr

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship
  • Strongly prefer candidates majoring in journalism 
  • Student must be available to commit to a minimum of 9 weeks for this internship
  • Internship will be hybrid
  • 15-20 hour a week commitment 
  • Pay rate is $20/ hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin PBS believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or basis protected by law.

Key Skills
VisualizingCommunicatingCollaboratingResearchingSocial Media Content CreationStudio ProductionField ProductionInterview Coordination
Categories
Creative & MediaSocial Services