About the Role
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.
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 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
- Current undergraduate student, actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship.
- Available for a minimum of 13 weeks of this internship.
- 15-20 hour weekly commitment.
- A portfolio (website, PDF, work samples) is required for consideration.
Skills
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
- Community engagement
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Internship
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Undergraduate student
Salary/Compensations
- $20/hr
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.
About the Company
- Austin PBS is your locally owned, community-supported PBS station in Central Texas.
- Broadcasts 35,000 hours of free, curated content across four channels and the PBS app, covering arts, culture, history, public affairs, and both local and national news.
- A mission-driven nonprofit media organization aiming to educate, inspire, and entertain Central Texans through engaging programming and community events.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
