Spring 2027 Internship | Social Media

Austin PBS • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is seeking a Social Media Intern to assist with creating and scheduling social media content that supports station promotional efforts. The intern will work closely with the Social Media Manager and help meet the department’s social media needs. This is a Spring 2027 internship running January 26, 2027 through May 7, 2027, with a commitment of 15–20 hours per week for at least 13 weeks.

Austin PBS is a locally owned, community-supported PBS station serving Central Texas. It is a mission-driven nonprofit media organization that provides programming and community events intended to educate, inspire, and entertain Central Texans. The internship offers opportunities to learn from professional designers, marketers, and creatives; develop social media, content creation, and community engagement skills; and contribute to a meaningful program.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Write copy for social media posts and create social media toolkits for brand partners.
• Edit photos and video content for Austin PBS social channels and other programs.
• Manage scheduling of social posts for specific projects across multiple social channels.
• Assist with maintaining internal social media editorial calendars.
• Help provide social coverage for live Austin PBS events.
• Participate in marketing and content planning meetings.
• Assist the social media and video team with content shoots.

Benefits

• 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 Season 52 tapings.

What This Job Offers

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