About the role#
Austin PBS is seeking an undergraduate student to join the Archives team for a 14-week, part-time, paid internship. This position provides hands-on experience with archival materials, digital preservation workflows, and legacy media formats. You will work alongside the Director of Archives and the Digital Archives Specialist to support the preservation and accessibility of the station's history.
What you'll do#
- Support the digitization of photographs, audio, and video materials.
- Assist with the arrangement and description of unprocessed archival collections.
- Help create finding aids and metadata.
- Organize and clean existing archival datasets to improve usability.
- Respond to research requests and inquiries from Austin PBS staff.
- Participate in special archive projects, pop-up displays, and station-wide events.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student in a relevant degree program, such as History, Anthropology, Data Science, Computer Science, Art, or Media Studies.
- An interest in archives and digital preservation.
- Basic familiarity with digital media formats.
- Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 30 lbs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026 (September 7, 2026, to December 11, 2026).
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
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