Spring 2027 Internship| Texas PBS Marketing & Media

CAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC • Austin, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Texas PBS is seeking a motivated Marketing & Media Intern to support marketing initiatives, media planning, and underwriting contract management. The internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, public media promotion, and business operations. The intern will collaborate with Texas PBS staff and station representatives and develop materials for the national PBS Learning Media website and content management system.

The internship runs from January 26, 2027, through May 7, 2027, and requires a 15–20-hour weekly commitment. It is in person, with some hybrid work. Working conditions are primarily in a general office setting, with some self-provided travel to off-site events and engagements.

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 of the internship.
• Commit 15–20 hours per week.
• Be a current student in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have experience with social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Have an interest in public media, nonprofit work, and community engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of media planning or advertising.

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 the 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.

What This Job Offers

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