What are the responsibilities and job description for the PBS KIDS Creative Intern position at PBS?
Position Title:
Intern
Department:
Initiatives & Creative Production
Corporate Area:
PBS KIDS
Status:
Temporary, Full time NonExempt
Manager Title:
Assoc Director, Design & Sound
Position Overview:
The PBS KIDS Creative Intern will work with top creative talent, including designers, animators, sound designers and engineers to create interactive content for kids 2-8. Working with the PBS KIDS team, the intern will create innovative, original, educational content for PBS KIDS products.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Time Commitment: May 27, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Compensation: Undergraduate students receive $15/hour, graduate students receive $17/hour
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Intern
Department:
Initiatives & Creative Production
Corporate Area:
PBS KIDS
Status:
Temporary, Full time NonExempt
Manager Title:
Assoc Director, Design & Sound
Position Overview:
The PBS KIDS Creative Intern will work with top creative talent, including designers, animators, sound designers and engineers to create interactive content for kids 2-8. Working with the PBS KIDS team, the intern will create innovative, original, educational content for PBS KIDS products.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Work closely with PBS KIDS designers to create experiences for kids 2-8
- Conceptualize and design light interactive content for PBS KIDS
- Participate in brainstorms and design reviews with PBS KIDS design team
- Work closely with PBS KIDS designers to produce motion and sound concepts
- Illustrate new experiences and assets for existing products in the PBS KIDS brand
- Work closely with the PBS KIDS Production Intern to source content for new and ongoing promotions
- Experience working with a team of creative professionals
- Knowledge of design, animation, and development processes
- Knowledge of web, streaming video, and mobile apps
- Insight into the convergence of multiple platforms with traditional broadcast
- Knowledge of the public media industry
- Knowledge of the children’s media industry
- Experience working within brand guidelines across various platforms
- Submission of a portfolio/demo reel and example projects will be required for consideration*
- Ability to illustrate simple design concepts with appeal
- Working knowledge in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and other design applications
- Ability to receive and incorporate critical feedback
- Drive to pursue abstract ideas from concept to completion
Time Commitment: May 27, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Compensation: Undergraduate students receive $15/hour, graduate students receive $17/hour
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Salary : $15 - $17
