Internships

  • Digital Media: Local History (Full-Time)

    Local History interns work within WETA’s Digital Media team to develop content for Boundary Stones, WETA’s local history initiative. Through articles, photos, video and social media, Boundary Stones seeks to highlight the notable events, personalities and happenings that have shaped the Washington, D.C. area’s past. Candidates must be an active college student or a recent graduate (within the past year).

  • Digital Media: Local History Intern (Part- Time)

    Local History interns work within WETA’s Digital Media team to develop content for Boundary Stones, WETA’s local history initiative. Through articles, photos, video and social media, Boundary Stones seeks to highlight the notable events, personalities and happenings that have shaped the Washington, D.C. area’s past. Candidates must be an active college student or a recent graduate (within the past year).

  • Engagement Intern

    The intern for the Outreach and Engagement department at WETA will support various assignments, including writing, events management, data compilation, marketing, and web research. They will also support grant-funded work centered around early childhood programming. This work includes developing materials, content, and activities, as well as logistics and communication with community partners and volunteers. Interns will work directly with families and children in a variety of settings, such as schools, libraries, and childcare centers. Candidates must be an active college student or a recent graduate (within the past year).

  • Graphic Design Intern

    The Graphic Design Internship at WETA offers a hands-on opportunity to create engaging print and digital materials that promote WETA’s programming and initiatives. Interns will contribute to the production of the corporate annual report, organize digital brand assets, and enhance visual content through photo editing and color correction. With a focus on building skills in media relations, branding, and graphic design. This position provides valuable experience in both creative production and project management, ideal for students pursuing degrees in graphic design, visual arts, or related fields. Candidates must be an active college student or a recent graduate (within the past year).

  • SRL Video Production Intern

    PBS News Student Reporting Labs (SRL) is a hands-on journalism training program that connects young people to real-world experiences and educators to resources and community. SRL is seeking our next Video Production Intern to support video content projects across the department. The Video Production Intern will be an integral part of the SRL team and have opportunities to develop content, brainstorm ideas, and support department projects while developing journalism and production skills. We are looking for a strong video editor interested in supporting student voice, with a preference for applicants experienced in filming and camerawork. Candidates must be active college students.

WETA

  • Director, Human Resources

    The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for leading and managing all HR functions within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs to support the organization's goals and objectives. The Director of HR will collaborate with executives, senior management, and others to ensure alignment between HR initiatives and the overall business strategy. The Director of Human Resources must have an extremely strong background in employee relations and HR policy management. Experience with union laws, rules, and working with unions is preferred.

  • Manager, Prospect Research

    The Prospect Research Manager is a brand-new role at WETA/PBS News Hour. The new Manager will build out this function and innovate in collaboration with WETA’s fundraising teams and the Senior Director, Data Strategy & Development Services. The successful Manager partners closely with WETA's fundraising teams to implement new methodologies and provide strategic direction on current and prospective donors with major/principal gift capacity. The Manager will support the gift officers and department leaders by taking a leadership role in designing and implementing WETA’s prospect research strategy and analytics.

PBS NewsHour

  • News Assistant – Foreign Affairs

    The News Assistant program is designed to give recent college graduates practical experience in a broadcast news setting. During their tenure, News Assistants are exposed to many aspects of producing a nightly television news program. The Foreign Affairs News Assistant will work directly with the foreign affairs unit to assist with logging video, gathering footage, research, guest outreach and field shoots. The News Assistant will work with the foreign affairs unit for 9 months, during which the News Assistant will also rotate through control room and studio shifts, assisting the anchors and other producers with scripts and other crucial needs of the daily broadcast. The News Assistant will then work with the digital team for another 3 months to assist with online production of the PBS News Hour.

  • Video Production Assistant, Digital

    The Video Production Assistant (PA), Digital is responsible for the management and publishing of all broadcast media to the PBS NewsHour and Washington Week websites on weekend and select work week evenings. In addition, the PA is responsible for a diverse range of writing, research, editing, production and tracking services to support the work of PBS News, PBS News Weekend and Washington Week. The PA exercises independent judgment and collaborates with the senior digital and editorial newsroom leadership and other members of the PBS News organization, in the coordination of the many production elements involved with publishing a daily news online.