Internships at Kansas City PBS, Flatland and 90.9 The Bridge

Internships - General Information

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. Kansas City PBS intern experiences occur in all areas of the organization, including with the television station, the radio station (The Bridge) and the digital magazine (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.

Subject line example: Application for Television Production Internship, Summer 2024

Current Opportunities

Digital Marketing Intern (Part-Time)

Reports to: Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement
Hourly / Non- Exempt, $15.00/hr.

As a Digital Marketing Intern at Kansas City PBS, you will be vital in enhancing our online presence across our three brands (Kansas City PBS, 90.9 The Bridge and Flatland) and their various digital platforms. Your responsibilities will include tasks related to our social media channels, website and streaming platforms. You will work closely with our marketing team to ensure seamless execution of effective digital media strategies.

Job Functions:

Assist in shooting and editing videos that align with our brand's messaging and style.
Assist in conducting SEO optimization for digital platforms, including updating headlines and keywords (training provided).
Work cross-departmentally with the production team to coordinate the creation of vertical videos for social media platforms.
Identify opportunities for social media graphic assets and work with the Graphic Designer to create deliverables.
Upload content to the Kansas City PBS streaming platform. (training provided)
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Reliable self-starter who is eager to learn.
Interest in marketing, media, or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Creative thinking and a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
Passion for digital media, storytelling and content creation.
Flexibility for evening and weekend work.
Familiarity with digital media platforms, including social media channels.
Basic understanding of SEO principles and techniques.
Experience with video editing software and the ability to create compelling vertical videos.

Education and experience required (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered):

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Must be interested in marketing and/or currently pursuing or just completed an undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.

How to Apply

Events Intern (Part-Time)

Reports to: Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement
Hourly /Non- Exempt, $15.00/hr.

As an Events Intern at Kansas City PBS, you will play a vital role in executing successful events to engage with our audience across our three brands (Kansas City PBS, 90.9 The Bridge and Flatland). You will work closely with our marketing team and cross-departmentally to ensure seamless execution of various events.

Job Functions:

Provide support for event setup and cleanup.
Assist with event tabling and distributing marketing materials.
Assist the Event Planner with phone calls and other outreach related to event logistics.
Conduct outreach to venues and vendors for availability and pricing.
Organize and label event supplies.
Research and communicate ideas for event engagement activities.
Participate in event walkthroughs and supply runs alongside the Event Planner.
Assist with pre-event slideshows and music playlists.
Help the Event Planner with various activities during an event, such as greeting guests, line management and engagement activities.
Serve as a “runner” during events for any last-minute needs.
Assist with swag organization and set up at events.
Work with Event Planner to identify any event supply needs.
Assist Event Planner with email tasks related to event follow-up correspondence.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Reliable self-starter who is eager to learn.
Interest in event planning, marketing, media or related field.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate.

Education and experience required (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience
will be considered):

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Must be interested in events, marketing and/or currently pursuing or just completed an undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.