Internships at PBS North Carolina

PBS North Carolina offers a robust internship program for currently enrolled students interested in public media. Areas of interest include marketing and communications, business administration, fundraising, social media, production, post-production, editing and much more.

Our internship program provides students with transformational experiences and offers a trusted learning experience for students interested in a variety of media careers. We strive to serve our interning students as thoroughly and passionately as we do the rest of North Carolina.

See below for more information about our exciting new internship opportunities!

Applications for Summer 2026 internships are now available. The application deadline is Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 7 PM. To learn more about career opportunities, please visit The University of North Carolina System website. 

Digital Marketing Intern

The Digital Marketing intern will help the team with planning, evaluating and managing marketing promotions in line with our strategy across multiple initiatives and platforms. This position supports the Digital Marketing team's focus to meet changing audience behaviors by creating rich digital content experiences across platforms, including pbsnc.org, the PBS app, and 3rd party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Original Productions Lifestyle & Culture Intern

The Original Productions Lifestyle and Culture intern will assist a producer in the development of broadcast and social media content for the weekly travel series North Carolina Weekend and the public affairs series Black Issues Forum. This is an excellent opportunity for a student with a passion for storytelling, an enthusiasm for North Carolina culture and history, and an interest in public policy and Black studies.

Original Productions Public Affairs Intern

The Original Productions Public Affairs intern will gain skills related to digital content creation, studio-based TV program production, and post-production, as well as project management and content distribution. This intern can expect a fully robust experience in project coordination, associate producing, video editing, working with on-air talent, adhering to deadlines, various production duties and digital distribution.

Production Assistant Intern

PBS NC is looking for a self-motivated, creative and flexible Production Assistant intern to join a fast-paced and dynamic Studio and Field Production team. This intern will work closely with select members of the PBS NC Production team to experience live-to-tape weekly show productions as well as field shoots for local broadcast and digital programs.

Visual & Broadcast Design Intern

The Visual & Broadcast Design Intern supports the PBS North Carolina Creative Team in the development and execution of visual design assets that promote programming, campaigns, and organizational initiatives. The intern assists with the creation of brand-aligned graphics and marketing materials while gaining exposure to the public media production environment. This role provides practical experience in a collaborative creative setting and contributes to projects that support storytelling and community engagement across North Carolina.

Criteria for Applying

• Be currently enrolled in a constituent institution within the University of North Carolina system
  AND
• Be at least a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours) or graduate student (9 semester hours) 
  OR
• Be a recent graduate (after Spring 2025) from a constituent institution within the University of North Carolina system

In an internship with PBS North Carolina, you will gain deep knowledge in the field, have wide exposure to all areas of the business and mentorship time with a member of our senior leadership team. You will collaborate with staff and directly contribute to meaningful work in your department.

Our Goals for Interning Students

• To make an impact on a student’s work life and career path.
• To prepare students for careers in their desired media field.
• To help students gain the necessary experience to position them ahead of the pack.
• To provide foundational first-hand experience with collaboration, problem-solving and hands-on project experience.

What Interns Can Expect From Their Experience

• Start date in early June 2026.
• Occasion to shadow immersive experiences such as production shoots and/or watching a live taping of a studio production.
• An invitation to connect directly with senior leaders and our executive team.
• Participation in a “job shadow day," involving spending time with other internship supervisors to gain an understanding of how each department within the organization is interconnected to achieve our mission.
• Opportunity to provide feedback on the internship program in order to help shape experiences for future students.

Criteria for Applying

• Be currently enrolled in a constituent institution within the University of North Carolina system
  AND
• Be at least a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours) or graduate student (9 semester hours) 
  OR
• Be a recent graduate (after Spring 2025) from a constituent institution within the University of North Carolina system

How to Apply

Please review the open internship positions above and click Apply Now for the opening you're interested in. You will complete the application process through our applicant portal.

PBS North Carolina participates in the E-Verify Program and requires pre-employment background checks on all finalists for positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PBS North Carolina, an equal opportunity employer, is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies. We seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to us. Organizational representatives may receive our job vacancy information by contacting PBS North Carolina's Human Resources department at 919-549-7082.

In accordance with the Federal Communications Commission's 2003 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules, PBS North Carolina's rule compliance includes placing an annual EEO public file report in our public file, located at PBS North Carolina headquarters (10 UNC-TV Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC) and on our website. Recruitment and interview information for job vacancies during the period of August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024, as well as PBS North Carolina EEO outreach efforts, are provided here: FCC EEO Public File Report.