Video Intern, Spring 2027

KERA • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

KERA is seeking a student video producer to help create video for television and digital platforms. The intern will explore the Dallas–Fort Worth area with a camera and have opportunities to pitch impactful, multiplatform stories. As part of KERA’s Creative Services team, the intern may work in a range of roles, including camera operation, research, story pitching, and sometimes leading productions. The work focuses on telling stories about North Texans and KERA’s service to the community, including video for social media.

KERA will provide a camera. The position is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA and reports directly to the Director, Creative Production. The internship is based in Dallas/Fort Worth and offers a hybrid schedule, with some in-person work at KERA’s downtown Dallas office. Interns should have some availability between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedules. The internship is expected to run from around January 11, 2027, through May 7, 2027, with possible opportunities to extend into Summer 2027.

Requirements

• Must be a current student in an accredited degree program or have graduated no more than 12 months before the internship begins.
• Knowledge of public media.
• Knowledge of social media practices.
• Strong videography and video editing skills.
• Provide at least one example of a video project worked on, which may be personal, class, internship, or other work.

Nice To Haves

• Audio editing experience.
• Previous internship or work experience at a media organization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a variety of video productions, including working as a production assistant, operating a camera, researching topics, and sometimes leading productions.
• Edit video for projects including short documentaries and television promos using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Create visually interesting stories through video.
• Assist with camera and/or audio for interviews, field recordings, live performances, and events.
• Capture evergreen footage for KERA’s video archive.
• Create audience-engagement visuals, including vertical video for social platforms.
• Capture video of KERA employees working behind the scenes.
• Participate in team meetings and meet regularly with a supervisor to discuss story ideas and receive mentoring and professional development.
• Work in a manner consistent with KERA’s mission, vision, and values and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• KERA provides a camera for the role.
• Flexible hours, with scheduling that can accommodate class schedules.
• Mentoring and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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