JOB DETAILS

Internship | Weekly News Intern

CompanyCAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 21, 2026
About The Company
Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is your neighbor! We are a community-supported, locally-owned PBS station recognized as a valuable partner and a trusted storyteller. Austin PBS serves the community in the areas of education, arts & culture and news & public affairs. We also create engaging content that showcases the people that make Austin unique. In the Community Through all of our work, we bring our neighbors together to help build a stronger, more educated and informed community. Each year Austin PBS hosts more than 100 events that give our community a safe space to reflect, discuss and be part of the conversation about important topics impacting our lives. Austin PBS's educational work through projects including Play To Learn improves learning outcomes for Central Texans while our local shows like Juneteenth Jamboree provide a voice to those whose stories are not often heard. On the Air Beloved PBS programs like Masterpiece, Nova and PBS Newshour are available each day on Austin PBS and Q. We also provide a safe space for kids to learn and grow through our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel. Through our Austin PBS Create channel we also showcase the best DIY and cooking shows to help people create masterpieces at home. In addition to showcasing the best from PBS, Austin PBS is also one of the most prolific public media stations in the country producing more than 130 hours of original content each year that showcases Austin’s unique culture to the world. Online We want to make sure our neighbors have access to our trusted content anytime, anywhere. Through klru.tv and the PBS App, you can watch all your favorite local shows plus PBS content for free. We also offer Austin PBS Passport, a member benefit that allows Austin PBS members to get even more access to PBS shows online. Plus our Austin PBS Kids 24/7 channel is available to watch on mobile devices to give families a commercial-free space, even on the go!
About the Role

Description

Join the Neighborhood!

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is looking for a Weekly News Intern to join our team. If you have strong communication skills, enjoy working with others, and are interested in helping cover stories in an ever-changing local news environment, we encourage you to apply!


About Austin PBS, KLRU-TV

Austin PBS is your locally owned, community-supported PBS station in Central Texas. With thousands of hours of programming across multiple platforms and hundreds of community events each year, Austin PBS has the potential to reach nearly every household daily.

Each year, we broadcast 35,000 hours of free, curated content across our four channels and the PBS app, covering arts, culture, history, public affairs, and both local and national news.

But we are more than just a TV station—we are a mission-driven nonprofit media organization. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and entertain Central Texans through engaging programming and community events. Last year alone, we hosted over 90 events with more than 100,000 attendees. Visit video.austinpbs.org or download the free PBS app to explore our local programs and learn more about Austin PBS.


Position Overview

The news team at Austin PBS is looking for an eager, creative, self-motivated intern to join our team. As a weekly news intern, you’ll help support the weekly news program, Austin InSight and our ongoing community-based journalism project, Decibel. Interns get real hands-on experience and are an integral part of our team. You’ll assist with studio and field productions, researching topical issues, social media content creation – all with the opportunity to work alongside a group of talented journalists and storytellers. You will be trained & mentored on the following job duties.


Role & Responsibilities

  • Write segments for weekly news show
  • Assist with studio production and field productions
  • Pitch story ideas in weekly meetings
  • Create new social media friendly content from existing packages
  • Pitch and coordinate studio and remote interviews
  • Staff remote shoots
  • Perform other duties as needed
  • Research topical issues and current events

Important Information:

  • Applications open: July 20, 2026
  • Deadline to Apply: August 7, 2026
  • Internship Duration: September 7, 2026 - December 11, 2026
  • Pay Rate: $20/hr.

Physical Demands

The working conditions are primarily a general office setting, with some self-provided travel to off-site events and engagements


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.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship
  • Strongly prefer candidates majoring in journalism or related field.
  • Student must be available for a minimum of 13 weeks of this internship
  • Internship will be in-person, with some hybrid work
  • 15-20 hour weekly commitment
Key Skills
CommunicationStudio ProductionField ProductionResearchSocial Media Content CreationStory PitchingInterview CoordinationJournalism
Categories
Creative & MediaEducationGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the weekly news program Austin InSight and the Decibel project through segment writing and production assistance. Responsibilities include researching topical issues, pitching story ideas, and creating social media content.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
134
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
20 hours
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