Internship | Social Media Intern

CAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learn from pros

Skill development

Networking opportunities

Staff ticket lottery access

Job summary

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV invites applications for a Social Media Intern to assist with creating and scheduling engaging content across our channels. You'll work closely with the Social Media Manager to support promotional efforts.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates with a portfolio, a 15-20 hour weekly commitment, and a willingness to learn from designers and marketers. This paid internship runs Sept–Dec 2026 at $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Interest in creating engaging social media content across multiple platforms.
• Portfolio required for consideration – website, PDF, or work samples.
• 15-20 hour weekly commitment; minimum 13 weeks duration

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Content creation interest

Education

Undergraduate student (enrolled in accredited college or university)

Job description

Join the Neighborhood!

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is looking for a Social Media Intern to join our team. If you’re a strong communicator, enjoy working within a team, and have an interest in creating engaging content.

About Austin PBS, KLRU-TV

Austin PBS is your locally owned, community-supported PBS station in Central Texas. With thousands of hours of programming across multiple platforms and hundreds of community events each year, Austin PBS has the potential to reach nearly every household daily.

Each year, we broadcast 35,000 hours of free, curated content across our four channels and the PBS app, covering arts, culture, history, public affairs, and both local and national news.

But we are more than just a TV station—we are a mission-driven nonprofit media organization. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and entertain Central Texans through engaging programming and community events. Last year alone, we hosted over 90 events with more than 100,000 attendees. Visit video.austinpbs.org or download the free PBS app to explore our local programs and learn more about Austin PBS.

Position Overview:

Assist in the creation and scheduling of Austin PBS social media content to support station promotional efforts. This person will work closely with our Social Media Manager to help with all department social media needs.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Write copy for social posts and creating social media toolkits for brand partners


• Edit photos and video content for Austin PBS social channels as well as our other programs.


• Manage the scheduling of social posts for specific projects across multiple social channels


• Assist with the upkeep of internal social media editorial calendars


• Help with live event social coverage for Austin PBS events


• Participate in marketing and content planning meetings


• Assist the social media and video team on content shoots

Requirements

Benefits:

• Learn directly from professional designers, marketers, and creatives


• Develop skills in social media strategy, content creation, and community engagement


• Opportunity to expand your professional network and contribute to a meaningful program.


• Eligibility to enter the staff ticket lottery for Austin City Limits Season 52 tapings

Important Information

• Applications open: July 20, 2026


• Deadline to Apply: August 7, 2026


• Internship Duration: September 7, 2026 – December 11, 2026


• Pay Rate: $20/hr.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship


• Student must be available for a minimum of 13 weeks of this internship


• 15-20 hour weekly commitment


• A portfolio is required for consideration – website, PDF, work samples

Physical Demands

The working conditions are primarily a general office setting, with some self-provided travel to off-site events and engagements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin PBS believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or basis protected by law.