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Production Intern Spring 2025

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the VP of Production and the Production Coordinator, interns will be responsible for assisting staff with Austin PBS productions.

Role & Responsibilities:

The internship program is designed to provide opportunities for students to learn about all phases of production including:

  • Pre- and Post-production coordinating
  • Research and story development
  • Studio production
  • Field production
  • Video logging/editing
  • Assist the production staff in various aspects of field production such as field shoots, logging video files, internet research, and other duties as assigned
  • Research show topics via newspaper, magazine, online services as well as initiating telephone calls to applicable guests
  • Attend assigned studio and field productions when available
  • Attain skills to assist in the producing of segments, which will include field producing, logging and editing of applicable segments
  • Provide clerical and administrative support for the production and management of local Austin PBS productions

The interns will work closely with production executives, producers and production crew to gain a full understanding of television production. In providing an opportunity for students to learn production from these various areas, interns are desired to have the following skills:

  • Interest in broadcast and internet media
  • Familiarity with Austin PBS shows (watch TV!)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Comfortable working individually and as part of a team
  • Familiarity with Google Office Suite, Internet
  • Excellent research skills

Skills & Requirements:

  • Undergraduate student, enrolled in courses during the duration of the internship
  • Student must be available to commit to a minimum of 14 weeks, January - May, for this internship
  • Internship will be in person
  • 15-20 hour a week commitment, preferably daily
  • Proficiency in Excel, overall familiarity working with Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

The working conditions are primarily a general office setting. Some light travels to the office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin PBS believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or basis protected by law.