About the role#
Interns in the Outreach and Community Engagement department support engagement efforts for local and national productions. You will work on a variety of tasks including event coordination, content development, and data analysis. This role involves working with families and children in schools, libraries, and childcare centers.
What you'll do#
- Support the Outreach & Engagement team with events and educational workshops, including logistics, registration, marketing, and material distribution.
- Help develop content for the monthly newsletter.
- Conduct web research as assigned.
- Maintain community databases.
- Gather and process data from events using surveys, assessments, and notes.
- Provide technical support for virtual workshops.
What you'll need#
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Organizational, computer, and research skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage technological transitions during virtual sessions.
- Preferred majors include English, Communications, or Journalism.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (December 4, 2026, to April 2, 2027).
- Location: Arlington, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site and hybrid.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About WETA
WETA is a nonprofit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 1961, it operates in broadcast media production and distribution. The company maintains five television channels and produces national content such as PBS NewsHour. It employs 431 people and serves public media audiences through broadcast, digital, and community initiatives.
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