Academy Events Intern: Youth Media Programs (Hybrid)

AAJA24; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

WETA in Arlington, VA, invites applications for an Academy Events Intern to support SRL's academy programs for high school students. The role involves coordinating multi-day events, planning, guest coordination and on-site execution for the 2027 Spring Academy.

The internship offers hands-on experience in events management, non-profit administration, and youth media programs, with a hybrid work schedule and in-person Thursday requirement at the Campbell Place office.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Experience with event planning, student organizations, camps, school programs, or youth programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Interest in journalism, storytelling, media production, education, youth programming, or public media preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules, planning documents, task lists, and program resources for Academy events.
• Assist with student recruitment, application, selection, and onboarding activities.
• Prepare communications and materials for a variety of audiences.
• Assist with Academy logistics including: guest coordination, meeting spaces, meals, transportation, supplies, equipment, registration, and daily schedules.
• Help organize production equipment and instructional materials.
• Conduct research related to venues, program resources, partners, vendors, student opportunities, and other Academy needs.
• Help collect participant feedback and organize program materials following the Academy.
• Participate in additional SRL projects and activities as opportunities arise.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Event planning experience

Team coordination

Interest in journalism/media education

Education

Communications

Education

Non-Profit Administration

Hospitality (Events)

Job description

WETA in Arlington, VA, invites applications for an Academy Events Intern to support SRL's academy programs for high school students. The role involves coordinating multi-day events, planning, guest coordination and on-site execution for the 2027 Spring Academy.

The internship offers hands-on experience in events management, non-profit administration, and youth media programs, with a hybrid work schedule and in-person Thursday requirement at the Campbell Place office.