JOB TITLE: Spring 2027 Television Production Internship-Louisville, KY LOCATION: Louisville, KY POSTED DATE: 2026-09-02 COMPANY TAG: KET-Kentucky Educational Television - This might or might not be the actual company name might just be a tag. Derive the proper name from here or the actual posting.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Television Production InternshipSpring 2027-Louisville, KentuckyO. Leonard Press Public Affairs InternshipAre you interested in pursuing a career in public media, journalism, communication, or political science?Come intern for Kentucky Educational Television, (KET), one of the largest and most respected statewide public broadcasting networks in the nation.The Television Production Internship (O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship) offers motivated college students an exceptional opportunity to gain skills and practical work experience in production, communications, and journalism. Students will work closely with KET professionals in the creation, production, and/or promotion of public affairs programs and content.This paid internship includes an hourly wage plus the opportunity to earn two stipends during the semester for achieving certain performance markers. LOCATION:Student(s) selected will work at the Louisville, Kentucky Network Center. OPPORTUNITIES:While working on programs like Comment on Kentucky, Kentucky Tonight, Kentucky Edition, News Quiz, and legislative coverage, students have the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as:Video—Assisting in camera operation in the field and in the studioAudio—Assisting audio technicians in the field and in the studioEditing—Assisting in editing footageGraphic Design—Assisting in creating graphics for programsProduction—Assisting with on-air promotion production; running teleprompter; logging and transcribing video and interviewsAdministrative—Researching content, legislation, and other information; scheduling and providing hospitality for guests appearing on programs; assisting producers and associate producersLegislative Support—Support in all areas of production in Frankfort and LexingtonMarketing and Communications—Assisting with the promotion of public affairs programsQUALIFICATIONS: Students must be currently pursuing a degree in a related field at the time of application and during the internship.Students must have completed at least 24 academic credit hours or equivalent and be in good academic standing. Must have strong computer, writing and communication skills with course work and or interest in Public Media, Journalism, Civics, or Politics. Must commit to at least 120 hours during one semester and have the flexibility to work evening hours.May require job-related travel including overnight stays; sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50lbs.DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 31, 2026QUESTIONS: Please contact Devetta Jackson at or .
About KET - Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky Educational Television is a statewide broadcast network based in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1968, it operates as a nonprofit organization. The network produces digital learning tools and provides public affairs and cultural programming. It serves more than two million people each week through television and online platforms.
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