Spring 2027 Internship | Social Media

Austin PBS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking

Event access

Portfolio development

Job summary

Austin PBS, KLRU-TV, is seeking a Social Media Intern to assist with creating and scheduling social media content to support station promotional efforts. You will work closely with the Social Media Manager to support all department social media needs.

The role involves writing copy for posts, editing photos and video, managing post scheduling across channels, and contributing to editorial calendars. This internship offers hands-on learning with a nonprofit media team and exposure to events and

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university during the full duration of the internship.
• Able to commit to at least 13 weeks and 15–20 hours per week.
• Portfolio required (website, PDF, or work samples).

Responsibilities

• Write copy for social posts and create social media toolkits for brand partners.
• Edit photos and video content for Austin PBS social channels and programs.
• Manage scheduling of social posts for multiple projects across channels.
• Assist with 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

Social media

Copywriting

Editing photos

Video editing

Scheduling posts

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Photoshop

Video editing tools

Job description

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, we encourage you to apply!

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: November 9, 2026
• Deadline to Apply: November 18, 2026
• Internship Duration: January 26, 2027 - May 7, 2027
• 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.