Internship | Social Media Intern

Join the Neighborhood!

Austin PBS KLRU-TV is looking for a Social Media Intern to join our team. If youre 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 35000 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 stationwe 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 100000 attendees. Visit 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

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 14th 2025
• Deadline to Apply: December 5th 2025
• Internship Duration: January 26th - May 8th 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.