
Intern (Multiplatform Marketing & Content)
PBS, Arlington, VA, United States
Overview Position Overview : The PBS Social Media team manages all General Audience platforms that represent the shows and brand. Those platforms include but are not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads. The team is seeking an intern to work across various areas of social media with a key focus on brand and editorial content.
Position Title : Intern
Department : Multiplatform Marketing & Content
Corporate Area : Digital & Marketing
Status : Temporary, Part time NonExempt
Manager Title : Manager, Multiplatform Creative
Responsibilities Assist in content creation and content management for PBS social channels
Monitor comments and conversations across platforms and help facilitate engagement efforts
Work closely with the team on day-to-day content creation, scheduling and community engagement
Walk away with a portfolio of work for a legacy brand and gain a stronger grasp on engagement led social strategies
Brainstorm campaign and social video series ideas
Create video and static social-first content that represent the brand across various platforms
Monitor conversation and trends across platforms and determine ways that PBS can engage
Support the social team at live events
Write social copy that fosters engagement with the PBS audience
Schedule social posts
Comfortable being on camera for hosted social videos and in-person events
Develop new strategies to increase brand engagement and brand love
Qualifications Strong understanding of social media trends and platforms
Experience creating social content
Willingness to learn
Strong copywriting skills
Skills You May Gain Strong design and video editing skills
Community engagement
Creating and interpreting social reports
Project management and content management skills
A strong design portfolio
Additional Information Time Commitment: June 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026
Compensation: Undergraduate students receive $15/hour, graduate students receive $17/hour
PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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