Public History & Digital Content Internship Summer 2026

Twin Cities PBS•Saint Paul, MN

23h•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe no story should be left untold. Come learn at TPT with the award-winning Minnesota Experience team, the creators of Lost Twin Cities and Jim Crow of the North, and other history in a unique internship experience at the intersection of public history, digital storytelling and marketing. This position is a temporary role that works approximately 20 hours per week in May through August 2026. The qualified candidates will have a passion for elements of our work including media storytelling, narratives, diverse history, and research. Compelling candidates will also have a desire to work in areas such as marketing/communications, public history, or public media. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an educational program with a concentration on history, marketing, mass communications, digital storytelling, journalism, or other job-related fields. Please include a resume and cover letter with link to work samples (video, podcast, social media). Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area and report to onsite office a minimum of three days per week. Compensation: $20 per hour

Requirements

Enrolled in a higher education program related to media, marketing, journalism, public history or other related fields
Prior experience with video editing, Adobe Premiere Pro CC is required
Strong organizational skills and time management
Interest in archival and content research
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities
Ability to work remotely, with stable internet access
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Able to successfully handle details with accuracy in a fast-paced, multi-client setting
Access to reliable transportation to get to tpt offices in downtown St Paul
Experience using social media for content creation, including vertical video (TikTok, Instagram, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Journalistic, creative, marketing and other writing
Familiarity with social media app creative tools (eg. YouTube Studios)
Familiarity with social media analytics tools and interpretation
Experience and interest Library Sciences
Experience working in historical archives

Responsibilities

Provide archival research, including video archives, personal collections, online assets, library archives and others as needed
field production support including collecting releases during field interviews and media logging
Post production support including learning and supporting media management workflows
Create social media and marketing content related to TPT's Minnesota Experience/local history documentaries and other history related trends and ideas
On-the-job experience supporting our marketing, and community engagement needs
Coordinate and support engagement and impact efforts including staffing community events (including weekends)
Collaborates with colleagues to manage deliverables.
Assist with administrative tasks such as database entry, paperwork/digital filing, and general support
Support distribution related tasks including music cue sheets and other paperwork
Collaborates with colleagues to manage deliverables.
Design and facilitate a presentation for funding partners outlining research work and accomplishments of the internship experience.
Participate in internal networking sessions with other interns and staff to gain broader perspective of Twin Cities PBS and our work
Other duties as assigned.