Intern - Communications

Intern #22

Note: this is an unpaid intern position, approximately 10-20 hours per week. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. We are flexible on the days of the week and the times of the shifts. End date is also flexible but we require a minimum time commitment of 2 months.

Educational Benefit:

This is an ideal position for a Communications or Public Relations major interested in television and in building his or her portfolio of writing samples. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Correspond with viewers referred by other departments and as directed

2.  Work cross-departmentally with Interactive team as directed to post material online

3. Participate in the cultivation of community partnerships

4. Draft materials such as fact sheets, backgrounders, and releases

5. Assist with other press relations projects

6. Assist with project and event production

7. Assist with additional promotional activities as required

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED

2. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an educational degree program. Communications or Public Relations coursework is preferred

3. Experience with Microsoft Office required

4. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills required

5. Interest in public television, community engagement, event coordination, and/or media required

6. Proficiency in conducting internet research required

7. Attention to detail and good organizational skills are required

A Passion for the mission of Public Broadcasting is preferred!