Original Productions Public Affairs Intern

About the Opportunity
PBS NC's NC Channel & Original Productions team is looking for a self-starter who has a strong desire to learn and can successfully demonstrate proficiency and dedication. This position will offer opportunities for training in skills linked with digital content creation, studio-based TV program creation and post-production duties related to content creation, 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.

Additionally, this position will present opportunities to work across PBS NC departments to ensure broadcast and digital content is delivered on time, in correct formatting and is ultimately distributed.

Due to the limited timeframe for this opportunity, this intern can expect an accelerated skills-training experience.

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
Preferably Communications, Journalism or Film & TV major. * Must understand the expectations of being part of a team. * Be reliable in appearing onsite and in ensuring time-sensitive deadlines can be met. * Must be willing to learn. * Understanding basic editing using Premiere Pro software is a plus. * MUST be available when production is going on (Friday mornings until early afternoon). * Must be able to present a professional appearance, including dress and personal behavior.

Classification: Admin Support Specialist
Position Competency Level: Temporary
Position Number: 20075311
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.