WLRH Intern

Alabama Public Television•Huntsville, AL

210d•Onsite

About The Position

WLRH 89.3 FM/HD is seeking a motivated, creative, and detail-oriented intern to assist with our marketing, membership, and promotional activities. This internship offers hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, audience development, and public media fundraising. The intern will work closely with the Promotions and Membership Specialist, Digital Content Manager, and other staff to support station campaigns, community events, and digital outreach.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in public media, digital marketing, photography, or video production
Comfortable taking photos and short video clips at events and public settings
Familiarity with YouTube and Canva (or willingness to learn)
Creative thinking
Ability to work independently
Has reliable transportation
The ideal candidate will be a Communications, Broadcasting, Marketing, or related major at a nearby university.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining the Promotions Calendar and prepping materials for key fundraising campaigns.
Help create and post member thank-you messages (emails, cards, digital shout-outs).
Assembling thank-you gifts and promotional materials.
Brainstorm WLRH swag ideas and help research vendors or draft design mockups.
Outbound marketing: distribute posters, flyers, and rack cards to local businesses, libraries, and event spaces
Provide event support for Open Houses, tabling events, and donor gatherings (e.g., prepping materials, signage, check-in, etc.).
Capture event photos and video B-roll footage for use in WLRH promotions, social media posts and other uploads (YouTube).
Help gather visuals of behind-the-scenes moments, community interactions, and station activities.
Support logistics for community partnerships and public appearances (e.g., Madison Newcomers Fair, WLRH Costa Rica trip info. sessions).
Prepare and upload long-form audio content and short promotional clips to WLRH’s YouTube channel.
Create simple visuals (e.g., thumbnails, title cards) using Canva or similar tools.
Write basic video descriptions, tags, and titles to align with WLRH branding.
Organize captured footage for future content use.