Job Description

Position Title:

Intern

Department:

Station Services

Corporate Area:

Station Services

Status:

Temporary, Part time NonExempt

Manager Title:

Station Communications Manager
The Station Programming and Products Intern works with Stations Services staff at PBS Headquarters to ensure the continued quality and reliability of resources made available to the public media system. This role will help manage direct correspondence with stations looking to promote programming in their communities, help station staff navigate the suite of products that help them connect with their audiences, and conduct research on local needs in the areas of technology and audience engagement.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Work with Station Services and other PBS colleagues to plan, create, and post new and updated content to the PBS Hub

• Manage incoming screener requests from stations

• Draft communications (blogs, email copy, talking points) that inform stations of upcoming opportunities and celebrate local wins and public media initiatives

• As needed, conduct research related to the station product and engagement initiatives, including surveying member stations, summarizing findings, and developing case studies around their needs and local efforts

• Provide planning and content support for systemwide Summer School webinar and engagement program

• Monitor brand use across station-facing communications and develop suggestions for better alignment

Requirements for success:

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Experience conducting research

• Excellent time management

• Adept interpersonal abilities

Skills Intern may gain:

• Formal project management methodologies

• Web content development

• Content Management System (CMS) administration

• Interdepartmental collaboration

• An understanding of the public media system

Additional Information:

• Time Commitment: June 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026

• Compensation: Undergraduate students receive $15/hour, graduate students receive $17/hour

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia