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Internships

About Our Internship Program

The Austin PBS Internship Program is a transformative learning experience designed to equip future professionals with the skills to leverage media for positive change. Ideal for students pursuing careers in public media and nonprofit administration, this program offers hands-on experience across multiple fields.

As an intern, you’ll take on key projects and engage in mission-critical work, gaining a broad understanding of Austin PBS operations while collaborating across departments. Interns may assist with producing local productions, creating marketing materials, reporting stories, and more. Whether supporting our community journalism initiative, Decibel, contributing to award-winning programs like Overheard with Evan Smith and Central Texas Gardener, or helping plan community and fundraising events, interns play a vital role in bringing Austin PBS’s mission to life.

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.

Interested? Explore the current opportunities below to learn more.

Current Openings

There are no open positions at this time, but please see below when applications are due for upcoming semesters.

Fall internship positions will be posted on July 18, 2025.



Who can apply?

Eligible applicants must be:

  1. Enrolled in college credits, can be from the following schools:
  • Austin Community College (ACC)
  • The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)
  • Texas State University (TXST)
  • Huston-Tillotson University (HT)
  • St. Edward's University
  • Baylor University
  • University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Any other college/university in the surrounding Austin area.

2 .Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship

  1. Interns are expected to work in person for the duration of the internship (hybrid work may vary depending on each department needs)

There may be other requirements specific to each internship. Detailed information on these requirements are provided in the opportunities listed below.

What to Know Before Applying

  • All internship opportunities will be posted on the Austin PBS Career Page.
  • Submit your application as soon as possible, applications may close early due to high volume.
  • ACC students applying for academic credit should contact their Department Chair to verify enrollment requirements: ACC Academic Program Contacts.

Application Deadlines & Internship Durations

Summer 2025 Internships

  • Deadline to Apply: April 11, 2025
  • Internship Duration: June 2 – August 8, 2025
  • Work Hours: Part-Time (15-30 Hours weekly)

Fall 2025 Internships

  • Applications open: July 18, 2025
  • Deadline to Apply: August 8, 2025
  • Internship Duration: September 8 – December 12, 2025
  • Work Hours: Part-Time (15-20 Hours weekly)

Pay Rate

  • $20 per hour (USD) for undergraduate interns.

Other opportunities

If you're looking for an opportunity not listed here or are a professor interested in having an Austin PBS staff member speak to your class, please contact at recruiting@klru.org .

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.

If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

Inclusion at Austin PBS

At Austin PBS, we believe that a strong team is built through a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We’re committed to fostering an environment where individuals feel supported, differences are respected, and ideas can thrive. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness, transparency, and a belief in each person’s potential to contribute meaningfully to our mission. We welcome candidates who are curious, collaborative, and passionate about public media and community impact. If you're interested in being part of an organization that values creativity, growth, and service, click the link below to explore current opportunities at Austin PBS.