Internships at Kansas City PBS, Flatland and 90.9 The Bridge
Kansas City PBS understands that internships are an important part of professional growth for students and recent graduates. Our competitive internships provide young professionals an opportunity to gain realistic perspectives of the working world while obtaining marketable work experience at a nonprofit multimedia company.
Current Opportunities
Video Journalism Intern (Part-Time, Temporary)
Duration: 15 weeks
Pay Rate: $20/hr.
Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, the Video Journalism Intern will support video production for Flatland, the newsroom at Kansas City PBS. This position is perfect for those who will thrive in the fast paced world of broadcast journalism collaborating with journalists, social media staff and producers to conceptualize pieces, shoot broll, write scripts, edit video, and more. Ideal candidates will be creative, have a flexible schedule and a good eye for telling engaging stories with a clear goal in mind. Attention to detail and the ability to set and stick to deadlines is optimal for this role.
If interested in this exciting opportunity, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@kansascitypbs.org. Please include in your cover letter how you learned about this position. KCPBS is an E-Verify, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Social Media Intern (Part-Time)
Duration: 10 Weeks
Pay Rate: $15 per hour
Reporting to the Digital Engagement Manager, this part-time, temporary role is responsible for assisting with implementation of the social media strategy for Kansas City PBS, Flatland and 90.9 The Bridge. This position will work with Digital Engagement Manager to conceptualize and post social media content. They will work with staff content creators to ensure posts accurately reflect the work of the station while supporting social media audience engagement and growth. The Social Media Intern will create relevant, compelling and engaging content that deepens the station’s relationship with audiences across social media platforms. This role will demonstrate a genuine passion for social media, strong writing skills and an understanding of the latest news/trends in the digital media space.
If interested in this exciting opportunity, send cover letter and resume to humanresources@kansascitypbs.org. Please include in your cover letter how you learned about this position. KCPBS is an E-Verify, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Internships - General Information
Kansas City PBS intern experiences occur in all areas of the organization, including with the television station, the radio station (The Bridge) and our nonprofit newsroom (Flatland). Production, journalism, interactive, design, fundraising and administration are examples of area-specific opportunities.
Internships fall into two categories:
- Curriculum-based internships in cooperation with colleges and universities (paid minimum wage).
- Postgraduate internships (paid minimum wage for a period no longer than six months).
Kansas City PBS works directly with universities to help place qualified students across the station. Current students must coordinate with advisers and/or intern program directors to ensure all necessary requirements for college credit are clearly outlined prior to the start date of the internship.
Who Can Apply
Kansas City PBS accepts students and recent graduates from any college or university, although active recruitment and cooperative programs have been established with several regional institutions.
How to Apply
Internship applicants should send a letter describing their qualifications and interests, along with a resume and any writing or video samples, to humanresources@kansascitypbs.org. In the subject line, include the specific interest area and time period applying for. KCPBS is an E-Verify, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.