Spring 2027 Internship| Texas PBS Marketing & Media

Austin PBS • Austin, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Texas PBS is seeking a motivated Marketing & Media Intern to assist with marketing initiatives, media planning, and underwriting contract management. The internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, public media promotion, and business operations. The role is in-person, with some hybrid work, and is based primarily in a general office setting, with self-provided travel to off-site events and engagements. The internship runs from January 26, 2027, to May 7, 2027, and pays $20 per hour. Interns may have an opportunity to receive course credit, subject to university approval.

Texas PBS is a nonprofit organization supporting 10 PBS member stations across Texas. Its mission is to advance public media to inform, educate, and inspire Texans through quality programming and community engagement.

Requirements

• Be a current undergraduate student actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program throughout the internship.
• Be available for a minimum of 13 weeks of the internship.
• Commit to 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.
• Be interested 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 with 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed