Internships
With the aim of developing the next generation of professionals trained in using the power of media for good, Austin PBS’s Moving Forward Internship Program is designed to provide a transformational learning experience for students interested in careers in public media and nonprofit administration.
Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.
Current Openings
There are no open positions at this time, but please see below when applications are due for upcoming semesters.
Moving Forward Internship Program
With the aim of developing the next generation of professionals trained in using the power of media for good, Austin PBS’s Moving Forward Internship Program is designed to provide a transformational learning experience for students interested in careers in public media and nonprofit administration.
Moving Forward Interns work on key projects and are actively involved in mission-critical work while gaining a comprehensive view of Austin PBS as they work collaboratively within their teams and across departments.
If you are interested, please review some frequently asked questions and check out the current opportunities provided above.
Who can apply?
Currently, eligible applicants must be:
- Enrolled at Austin Community College (“ACC”), The University of Texas at Austin (“UT Austin”), Texas State University (“TXST”) or Huston-Tillotson University (“HT”);
- Have taken or are enrolled in a course(s) required by the college/university to participate in an internship - see the section titled “How do I apply?” below; and
- Able to work 15 to 20 hours per week (Work will be done remotely until further notice).
There may be other requirements specific to each internship. Detailed information on these requirements are provided in the opportunities listed below.
Note: Austin PBS looks forward to welcoming students from other colleges and universities as our internship program grows. Stay tuned.
How do I apply?
All internship opportunities posted via HandShake
Click on the internship opportunity you are interested in above to find details on how to apply.
ACC students click the link below or contact Emile Chamoun - Farah, ACC Internship Coordinator (emile.chamoun-farah@austincc.edu) and/or the Department Chair within their area of interest or study. https://internships.austincc.edu/
UT Students apply via HandShake
TXST Students apply via HandShake
Or all students can apply via email to julianna.kolk@klru.org
When are applications due?
Applications for Fall, Spring, and Summer internships are due one month before the semester starts. Here is a list of deadlines for the 2022-2023 school year:
Spring 2022 Deadline: January 6th, 2023 Internship starts January 23rd and lasts through May 2023
Summer 2022 Deadline: April 30, 2023 Internship starts May 31 and lasts through August 8, 2023
How much do interns get paid?
Moving Forward Interns are paid $20 per hour.
Can you tell me more about your internship program?
Moving Forward Interns gain hands-on experience and a glimpse into the world of public media. Some experiences may include: helping produce local productions, creating marketing materials, reporting stories, and more. Whether it’s working with our community journalism initiative, Decibel, or assisting production for award-winning programs like Overheard with Evan Smith or Central Texas Gardener, or helping plan one or our many community and fundraising events, interns at Austin PBS get hands-on experience in multiple fields.
Other opportunities
If you’re a student interested in something you don’t see here or a professor who would like one of our staff members to speak to your class, please email Julianna Kolk at julianna.kolk@klru.org