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Spring 2027 Television Production Internship-Louisville, KY

CompanyKET-Kentucky Educational Television
LocationLouisville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist KET professionals with the production, promotion, and research of public affairs programs. Responsibilities include camera operation, audio support, video editing, and administrative tasks such as guest scheduling and content research.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
309
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Kentucky Educational Television – KET – is Kentucky’s only statewide broadcast network and largest classroom, reaching more than two million people each week through television, online and mobile. We’re an innovative and efficient producer of digital learning tools and Kentucky’s most trusted source for public affairs and cultural programming. Each day, we help people across the Commonwealth and beyond continue learning throughout their lives. Discover more at KET.org
About the Role
Television Production Internship
Spring 2027-Louisville, Kentucky
O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship

Are you interested in pursuing a career in public media, journalism, communication, or political science?

Come intern for Kentucky Educational Television, (KET), one of the largest and most respected statewide public broadcasting networks in the nation.

The Television Production Internship (O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship) offers motivated college students an exceptional opportunity to gain skills and practical work experience in production, communications, and journalism.  Students will work closely with KET professionals in the creation, production, and/or promotion of public affairs programs and content.

This paid internship includes an hourly wage plus the opportunity to earn two stipends during the semester for achieving certain performance markers.

LOCATION:
Student(s) selected will work at the Louisville, Kentucky Network Center.  

OPPORTUNITIES:
While working on programs like Comment on Kentucky, Kentucky Tonight, Kentucky Edition, News Quiz, and legislative coverage, students have the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as:
  • Video—Assisting in camera operation in the field and in the studio
  • Audio—Assisting audio technicians in the field and in the studio
  • Editing—Assisting in editing footage
  • Graphic Design—Assisting in creating graphics for programs
  • Production—Assisting with on-air promotion production; running teleprompter; logging and transcribing video and interviews
  • Administrative—Researching content, legislation, and other information; scheduling and providing hospitality for guests appearing on programs; assisting producers and associate producers
  • Legislative Support—Support in all areas of production in Frankfort and Lexington
  • Marketing and Communications—Assisting with the promotion of public affairs programs

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Students must be currently pursuing a degree in a related field at the time of application and during the internship.
  • Students must have completed at least 24 academic credit hours or equivalent and be in good academic standing.
  • Must have strong computer, writing and communication skills with course work and or interest in Public Media, Journalism, Civics, or Politics.  
  • Must commit to at least 120 hours during one semester and have the flexibility to work evening hours.
  • May require job-related travel including overnight stays; sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50lbs.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
October 31, 2026


QUESTIONS: Please contact Devetta Jackson at djackson@ket.org or jobs@ket.org.


 
 
Key Skills
Video productionCamera operationAudio engineeringVideo editingGraphic designTeleprompter operationContent researchJournalismPublic affairsCommunicationWritingAdministrative supportMarketingLegislative support
Categories
Creative & MediaGovernment & Public SectorAdministrativeEducation
Benefits
Paid internshipStipends