Youth Media Academy Events Intern

WETA; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WETA's PBS News Student Reporting Labs seeks an Academy Events Intern to support planning, coordination and execution of SRL's academy programs for high school students in Arlington, VA.

The role involves assisting with recruitment, logistics, and on-site support for the Spring Academy in March 2027, with some remote work on other days.

This internship offers exposure to non-profit administration, events management, and youth media in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with event planning, student groups, or youth programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Interest in youth media, journalism, or education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules, planning documents, task lists, and program resources.
• Assist with student recruitment, application, selection, and onboarding.
• Prepare communications and materials for various 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

Organizational skills

Communication

Event planning

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Initiative & learning

Education

Communications

Education

Non-Profit Administration

Hospitality (Events)

Job description

WETA's PBS News Student Reporting Labs seeks an Academy Events Intern to support planning, coordination and execution of SRL's academy programs for high school students in Arlington, VA.

The role involves assisting with recruitment, logistics, and on-site support for the Spring Academy in March 2027, with some remote work on other days.

This internship offers exposure to non-profit administration, events management, and youth media in a collaborative environment.