Intern (Digital Studios)

PBS Digital Studios (PBSDS) creates original online series and content strategies across YouTube, social media, podcasts, and PBS-owned platforms to support PBS’s mission and reach audiences where they are. The Digital Studios Intern supports day-to-day editorial, operations, and audience development activities for PBSDS shows and channels. The internship includes a capstone where the intern pitches a digital series idea to the team.

• Review and provide input on show pitches, social video scripts, and YouTube episode scripts.
• Support migration of the Airtable tracking system by updating files, titles, links, tags, and related metadata.
• Brainstorm and create engaging posts/videos for PBS Digital Studios social media accounts.
• Create content for the YouTube Community tab (e.g., memes, polls, graphics).
• Support partnerships between PBSDS shows and network-wide initiatives, including broadcast tie-ins and new show launches.
• Write engaging one-pagers about upcoming series for Communications teams.
• Maintain and update project files and YouTube channel graphics (banners, logos, etc.).
• Gather YouTube and social media analytics for reporting and to identify performance trends that inform digital strategy.
• Support creation of YouTube thumbnails and provide input on video titles and packaging to improve performance.
• Assist with audits related to the digital media landscape and/or content performance.
• Contribute as a flexible team player on creative projects and other tasks as needed.

• 1–2 years of experience working with a digital team at a media organization or nationally recognized brand(s).
• Project management experience and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong writing and effective communication skills.
• Experience producing or editing educational or fact-based digital videos for YouTube, social media, or other platforms.
• Knowledge of YouTube and interest in building and engaging audiences.
• Interest in learning about data, analytics, and growth metrics.
• Experience with editing/design tools such as Canva, Adobe Premiere, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.

• Plus:

  • Experience with science or educational content.
  • Familiarity with PBS Digital Studios programming.

• Temporary, part-time, non-exempt internship.
• Time commitment: June 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026.
• Compensation: $15/hour (undergraduate) or $17/hour (graduate).
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EEOC; Commonwealth of Virginia).