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Internship | Texas PBS Marketing & Media 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!

Texas PBS is looking for a Marketing & Media Intern to join our team. If you’re highly organized, love collaborating, and have a strong interest in marketing and media, we encourage you to apply!


About Texas PBS

Texas PBS is a nonprofit organization that supports the 10 PBS member stations across the state of Texas. Our mission is to advance public media to inform, educate, and inspire Texans through quality programming and community engagement.


Position Overview:

Texas PBS is seeking a motivated Marketing & Media Intern to assist in marketing initiatives, media planning, and underwriting contract management. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, public media promotion, and business operations.


Role Responsibilities:

  • Support marketing efforts, including web, social media, email campaigns, and content creation.
  • Assist in developing and implementing media plans for promotional campaigns.
  • Research potential underwriters and assist in drafting underwriting proposals.
  • Help manage underwriting contracts and track sponsorship commitments.
  • Analyze media and marketing performance data to optimize outreach efforts.
  • Assist in event coordination and outreach initiatives as needed.
  • Collaborate with Texas PBS staff and station representatives on marketing strategies.
  • Develop materials for national PBS Learning Media website and content management system.

Benefits:

  • Gain real-world marketing and media planning experience in the nonprofit sector.
  • Build a portfolio with hands-on projects.
  • Network with professionals in public media and nonprofit marketing.
  • Opportunity for course credit, subject to university approval.

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

Texas 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
  • Student must be available for a minimum of 13 weeks of this internship
  • 15-20 hour weekly commitment
  • Current student in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media Studies, or a related field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Internship will be in-person, with some hybrid work
  • Interest in public media, nonprofit work, and community engagement.
  • Basic knowledge of media planning or advertising is a plus.
Key Skills
MarketingMedia PlanningContent CreationSocial Media ManagementEmail CampaignsUnderwriting Contract ManagementData AnalysisEvent CoordinationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationDigital Marketing Tools
Categories
MarketingCreative & MediaGovernment & Public SectorEducationAdministrative
Benefits
Real-world marketing and media planning experiencePortfolio buildingProfessional networkingCourse credit
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The intern will support marketing efforts across web, social media, and email while assisting in media planning and underwriting contract management. They will also analyze performance data and collaborate with staff to optimize outreach and develop content for PBS Learning Media.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
134
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
20 hours
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