Spring 2027 Internship | Graphic Design

CAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is hiring a Graphic Design Intern to help create consistent visual messaging across the organization and its print, web, and on-air properties. The intern will gain in-house design experience through the conceptualization and production of materials, promotional collateral, environmental graphics, social media, web, and marketing assets across platforms. Working with the marketing team, the intern will design print, digital, and on-air graphics for local shows—including Austin City Limits, Central Texas Gardener, Overheard with Evan Smith, and Austin InSight—and for the Development and Education teams, including PBS KIDS.

The internship runs from January 26, 2027, through May 7, 2027, and pays $20 per hour. It requires a commitment of 15–20 hours per week and availability for at least 13 weeks. The intern must remain actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship.

Requirements

• Be a current undergraduate student actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program throughout the full duration of the internship.
• Be available for a minimum of 13 weeks.
• Commit 15–20 hours per week.
• Submit a portfolio for consideration, such as a website, PDF, or work samples.

Responsibilities

• Produce assets promoting Austin PBS shows, events, quarterly fund drives, and PBS KIDS initiatives and community events.
• Create and produce original designs for print materials, including Austin City Limits programs and signage; digital assets, including website and social graphics; and multimedia projects, including on-screen graphics.
• Work with copywriters, art directors, video producers, and other in-house creative team members to develop marketing campaigns.
• Accept creative feedback, learn, and translate creative direction into design work.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborate with teams across Austin PBS.
• Engage diverse perspectives and experiences in work products and organizational interactions, and demonstrate respect in workplace relationships.
• Support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• Complete other tasks assigned on a project-by-project basis.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in print, digital, and multimedia graphic design.
• Learn directly from professional designers, marketers, and creatives.
• Develop skills in social media strategy, content creation, and community engagement.
• Opportunity to expand a professional network and contribute to a meaningful program.
• Eligibility to enter the staff ticket lottery for Austin City Limits tapings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed