internship opportunities
Gain valuable work experience while in school through a WQED Multimedia Internship. We offer a creative and challenging environment, a convenient Oakland location (public transportation outside our door), and flexible schedule.
WQED Multimedia offers comprehensive, challenging non-paid internships in TV Production, Radio, Communications, Business & Revenue, Educational Resources, and Publishing to college students seeking knowledge and experience in the Multimedia industry. Internships are offered for college credit, and past interns have been offered positions with the company when available.
WQED is currently accepting applications for the following internship opportunities:
Development and Membership Internship
Education Internship
Information Technology Internship
Marketing Department Internship
Radio Internship
Special Events Internship
Television Production Internship
WQED Interactive Internship
DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBERSHIP INTERNSHIP
Department: Development & Membership
Hours: Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (some nights/weekends as agreed upon)
The Development & Membership Department is responsible for managing fundraising operations for all membership levels including general membership, affinity clubs, and mid- and major-level donors. Interns will have an opportunity to learn about fundraising methods and donor interactions while providing support for a variety of special projects in the department.
Responsibilities – Fundraising, Special Events, Administration
Provide support in the following areas:
- Campaign and publication materials - writing and editing
- Donor cultivation mailings - production and execution
- Television and radio production - fundraising drives
- Special benefit fulfillment and member correspondence
- Special events and concerts – preparation and execution
- FM Announcements - scheduling
- WQED MemberCard – research, mailings, online updates
- Office Administration - filing, organizing, research and data entry
- Special projects
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Good writing and proof reading skills
- Ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to conduct internet research
- Database experience helpful
- Professional appearance and manner
- A thirst for knowledge and experience!
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
Department: Education
Hours: Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (some nights as agreed upon or weekends when an event occurs)
Intern will work primarily with the Executive Director of Educational Partnerships and the Education Team on a variety of projects including the following:
- Outreach & Clubs - reaching out to educators, parents and children with PBS resources and best practices, planning for events, tours and workshops
- Research & Benchmarking - an investigation of new uses of technology in the classroom, best practices across public media, and new research around parent and teacher engagement.
- Projects (an example of current projects include)
- Math Literacy show (elementary school)
- Science show (middle school)
- Interactive media design and strategy
- Social media with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
- Teacher and Parent Communication - communication about opportunities and resources from PBS, locally, regionally, and nationally; planning of teacher and parent professional development
- Assist with Education Department administration as needed
Intern must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and an excellent writer and communicator. Experience using social media is preferred. Interns must be dynamic problem solvers with the ability to think creatively.
Education department internships run in the following time periods:
- Fall Term - September-December
- Spring Term - January-April
- Summer Term - May-August
Non-credit internships are 10-20 hours a week and credit internships are unlimited based on requirements of the school. All are project-based and are highly demanding.
If you are interested in an internship, are highly motivated, are an advocate for cutting-edge education, have a background in technology and social media, event management, education, educational research and or/interactive design, applications are accepted from college sophomores and above.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP
IT interns will learn the daily operations of an IT department and assist with the setup and distribution of new computers, database design and maintenance, applying software patches and troubleshooting problems in a complex multi-server environment. The interns will also assist in the design and programming of the intranet.
Interns will assist with various aspects of IT Services such as:
- Troubleshooting hardware and software problems
- Answering the help line and help end users
- Working with the physical network – jacks, switches, hubs, and routers
- Installing new computers
- Programming work in C, Java, and SQL
- Maintaining and creating Access databases
- Working with Microsoft IIS and SharePoint
- Virus and spyware protection and removal
- Software installations and upgrades
- Exposure to different computer systems in a broadcast environment
- Exposure to software/network operating systems such as Novell Netware, Novell Groupwise, Novell ZENWorks, Novell Virtual Office, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Server 2000, XP Pro, Rad Hat Linux, IIS, Symantec Anti-Virus/Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Office, Veritas BackupExec, Apache, Team Approach, ScheduAll, ProTrack, and other various programs that are used on a daily basis
Looking For A Candidate With:
- Thorough record-keeping and system testing skills.
- Strong analytical skills. Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a logical, timely and thorough fashion. Ability to improvise.
- Self-starter who can work independently and with a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for Help Desk responsibilities.
- Interested applicants must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
Responsibilities
- Conduct research related to marketing department projects
- Attend monthly program release meeting and prepare listings for WQED-TV (13.1 digital) and for the WQED On Air Guide included in the pagination of Pittsburgh magazine
- Maintain select programming feedback in an Excel database and create reports as assigned
- Distribute the bi-weekly issue of PBS' Current publication to WQED staff
- Assist with community engagement activities
- Assist in writing press releases and other items as assigned
- Assist with coordination of station awards entries and prospective awards research
Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Desire to learn and confidence in asking questions
- Good customer relations skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Regular business hours at WQED are M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The majority of the internship is fulfilled during those times and should be scheduled with the Intern Coordinator prior to the beginning of the internship. Note: the weekly schedule and total hours per week will be determined on whether the internship is for credit or non-credit
- Community engagement activities may require attendance on evenings and/or weekends unless noted at the beginning of the internship or at least two weeks prior to the event date
- Writing samples, professional references and other internship experience is a plus
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Assist with programming and production
- Assist with customer service
- Prepare arts information for broadcast and web
- Assist with day to day management of music library and MusicMaster
- Assist with writing and editing of Pittsburgh Symphony Radio scripts
- Edit interviews and arts news for broadcast and web
- Make field recordings
- Assist with archival process
- Assist with live remotes
- Assist in other departmental activities, as needed
Qualifications
- Must be interested in radio production
- Well-organized, good writing and communication skills and an eye for detail
- Knowledge of audio editing or a desire to learn
- Familiarity with classical music a plus
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org.
TELEVISION PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP
A television internship with WQED-TV provides students with a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn how local documentaries, public affairs and magazine style programs are produced -- from concept to actual live and taped production. Student interns work in the field, studio and production offices of WQED-TV.
Scope of Internship:
Student interns work with reporters and producers in the field, studio and production offices of WQED.
Qualifications
Junior and Senior college students with a background in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, Production or Media Studies are preferred - but not required. Students who are seeking an internship to earn college credit are also preferred. This is a part-time internship, 15 - 20 hours per week, and is not a paid position.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
Department: Development & Membership
Hours: Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (some nights/weekends as agreed upon)
This position assists in the planning and execution of special events. This position reports directly to the Special Events Associate and works closely with vendors, volunteers and other members of the development department. Duties include coordinating special donor-related events and other WQED functions, and assisting with major fundraising events.
Must be detail oriented, well organized, have strong written and oral communication skills, and be a team player. Excel and Word required, donor database knowledge a plus. Occasional weekend and evening hours required. Familiarity with WQED is helpful.
Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Assist the Special Events Associate in all aspects of executing large scale events, including invitation production, seating, staffing, vendors (including caterers, florists, designers, printers, entertainment, etc.)
- Assist with the planning of internal WQED functions (including staff holiday parties, summer staff picnic, staff meetings, etc.)
- Event attendee data entry into Team Approach (WQED's donor database).
- Assist with the tracking and processing of event expenses. Work with finance, ensuring prompt payment of vendor invoices.
- Assist event leadership as needed.
- Administrative tasks as assigned (including unrelated filing, copying, organizing, etc.)
- Assist with on-air production and on-air fundraising when necessary.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org.
TELEVISION PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP
A television internship with WQED-TV provides students with a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn how local documentaries, public affairs and magazine style programs are produced -- from concept to actual live and taped production. Student interns work in the field, studio and production offices of WQED-TV.
Scope of Internship:
Student interns work with reporters and producers in the field, studio and production offices of WQED.
Qualifications
Junior and Senior college students with a background in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, Production or Media Studies are preferred - but not required. Students who are seeking an internship to earn college credit are also preferred. This is a part-time internship, 15 - 20 hours per week, and is not a paid position.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
Highly-motivated individuals sought for Internship with WQED's Interactive Department.
Interns will work with web developers and designers to provide multimedia solutions for wqed.org as well as perform regular duties to improve and maintain the website.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a must.
- Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS required.
- Knowledge of desktop video and audio editing a plus.
- Knowledge of web app or native app development a plus.
Junior and Senior college students with a background in Communication Design are preferred - but not required. This is a part-time internship, 15 - 20 hours per week, and is not a paid position.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to: interns@wqed.org
