What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programming and Operations Intern position at PBS?
Position Title:
InternDepartment:
General Audience Programming
Corporate Area:
Status:
Temporary, Full time NonExemptManager Title:
Director, Programming Operations & StrategyPosition Overview:
The PBS Programming & Operations team supports strategic business and operational activities for key projects to maximize the effectiveness of PBS General Audience Programming's priorities. They support the development of the General Audience programming slate in alignment with our overall multi-platform programming mission to provide content of exceptional quality to our member stations and the viewing audience. The Programming & Operations Intern will assist with departmental operations for America's 250th Anniversary, help with operational tools and workflows for tracking programs from inception through pre-production, and follow along the creative process for multiplatform programming. This would include collaborating on tool and data management, conducting research, and supporting operational and editorial strategies.Key Responsibilities (will include, but are not limited to):
Collaborate on management of pitch submissions, including reviewing pitches, logging notes, and moving projects through the databases
Conduct research related to local PBS member station programming and tracking
Assist in the building and implementation of key programming workflow tools
Contribute resources related to programming for the PBS owned platforms
Provide additional support to members of the GA Programming team where appropriate
Skills Intern Will Acquire
Operational Management
Project Tracking and Workflow Optimization
Creative Process Insight
Experience in Reviewing Content Proposals
Requirements For Success:
Interest in show editorial from broadcaster perspective
Strong problem-solving skills
Experience conducting research
Excellent time management
Adept interpersonal abilities
Additional Information:
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.
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
Salary : $15 - $17
