About the role#
PBS News Student Reporting Labs (SRL) is looking for an Academy Events Intern to support the planning, coordination, and execution of youth media programs. This role focuses on the 2027 Spring Academy, an intensive video journalism program for high school students. You will assist staff with logistics from the planning phase through the final project wrap-up in late March. This internship is designed for students interested in events management, non-profit administration, or program design.
What you'll do#
- Maintain schedules, planning documents, task lists, and program resources for Academy events.
- Assist with student recruitment, application, selection, and onboarding tasks.
- Prepare communications and materials for various audiences.
- Manage logistics such as guest coordination, meeting spaces, meals, transportation, supplies, equipment, registration, and daily schedules.
- Organize production equipment and instructional materials.
- Research venues, program resources, partners, vendors, and student opportunities.
- Provide on-site logistics support during Academy programming.
- Collect participant feedback and organize materials after the Academy concludes.
- Participate in additional SRL projects and activities as they arise.
What you'll need#
- Experience working on projects with many moving parts and complicated logistics.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Previous experience with event planning, student organizations, camps, school programs, or youth programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in working with young people, educators, and diverse communities.
- Willingness to take initiative, ask questions, and learn new skills.
- Comfort working in a changing environment.
- Interest in journalism, storytelling, media production, education, or public media.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, part-time internship for Winter 2027 (December 4, 2026, to April 2, 2027).
- The role is based in Arlington, Virginia.
- This position follows a hybrid schedule. You are required to be in the office every Thursday, with the option to work remotely or in the office on other days.
- You will work approximately 16 hours per week, with an exception for the Spring Academy from March 19 to 24, 2027, where you will work approximately 40 hours. This week may include late nights, early mornings, and weekends.
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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