Original Productions Lifestyle / Culture Intern

About the Opportunity
Seeking a motivated and creative student intern to 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.

This position will work onsite at the Bryan Center in Research Triangle Park, NC. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to provide transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain and inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across our four channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The North Carolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolina serves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen, PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-on community involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information, visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us at Facebook.com/MyPBSNC, Twitter.com/mypbsnc, and Instagram.com/mypbsnc.

About the Team
PBS North Carolina's Content division provides North Carolinians with national and local programming and services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain, and express a diversity of perspectives.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
Recent college graduate from a constituent institution within the University of North Carolina system (student must have graduated in Spring 2025 or after) OR Currently enrolled in a constituent institution within the University of North Caroliina system AND Be a full-time undergraduate student (at least 12 semester hours) OR Be a graduate student (9 semester hours)

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
* Strong written and oral communication skills. * A demonstrated passion for the subject matter, including an interest in Black studies, history, government, journalism, news and feature writing, North Carolina culture and history, or public policy. * Creativity, courtesy, and a positive attitude. * Preferred: Basic knowledge or skills in video editing and social media platforms, or a strong interest in developing those skills. * Highly organized and reliable with the ability to manage multiple tasks. * Able to work in-person; some remote work may be allowed. * Coursework or experience in journalism, communications, history, government, public policy, or a related field. * Familiarity with content creation for social media platforms like Instagram, X, and Facebook.

Classification: Admin Support Specialist
Position Competency Level: Temporary
Position Number: 20075310
Employment Type: SHRA
Appointment Type: Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time
Length of Internship / Dates of Internship: 8-15 weeks, not exceeding 200 total hours, beginning in June
Hourly Rate: $17.50
Location: 10 UNC-TV Drive, Durham, Research Triangle Park, NC USA
Posting Open Date: 4/1/2026
Posting Close Date: 4/19/2026 7:00 p.m. EST

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.