Youth Media Academy Events Intern (Hybrid)

AAJA26; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

WETA’s PBS News Student Reporting Labs seeks an Academy Events Intern in Arlington, VA to support planning, coordination and execution of SRL academy programs for high school students. The hybrid role blends in-office and on-site work for the Spring Academy with potential additional projects through 2027.

The internship emphasizes logistics, recruitment support, materials prep, and collaboration with mentors and staff to deliver multi-day educational experiences in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team.
• Interest in working with young people, educators, and diverse communities.
• Willingness to take initiative, ask questions, and learn new skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where program needs may change.
• 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

Event planning

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Youth programs

Independent work

Education

Communications

Education

Non-Profit Administration

Hospitality (Events)

Job description

WETA’s PBS News Student Reporting Labs seeks an Academy Events Intern in Arlington, VA to support planning, coordination and execution of SRL academy programs for high school students. The hybrid role blends in-office and on-site work for the Spring Academy with potential additional projects through 2027.

The internship emphasizes logistics, recruitment support, materials prep, and collaboration with mentors and staff to deliver multi-day educational experiences in a fast-paced environment.