PR & Communications Intern

Position Title:

Public Relations & Communications Intern

Department:

Marketing & Communications

Supervisor:

Communications Specialist

Classification:

Temporary, Part-Time (20-25 hours), Non-Exempt

Duration:

July 20, 2026 – October 9, 2026

Office Location:

Burbank, CA and Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation:

$18.00/ hour

Work with a Purpose! PBS SoCal is looking for a Public Relations/Communications candidate for our Fall internship. If you are looking to hone in on your PR and Communications skills then apply today!

About PBS SoCal
PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region, and the full schedule of trusted PBS programs. PBS SoCal content channels are available for free on internet-connected screens and six local broadcast channels.

A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations and delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.

Job Overview
The PR/Communications Media Intern supports all of PBS SoCal’s PR and ‘earned media’ efforts. This is part of the organization’s Marketing and Communications team and works primarily remotely.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Help draft Semi-Annual Media Coverage Reports

Learn Media monitoring: Cision, Google, Social Media, and assist in the managing of reporting

Help maintain the master media contacts list

Update press release template and style guide

Learn about story pitching, and assist with some PR efforts to promote TV shows and specials

Assist Communications Specialist with creating and share weekly programming highlights to Listings/Channel Guide Editors

Help with press and talent check-in at events

Learn how to schedule event listings in local media calendars

Assist in maintaining current list of government contacts

Update info on organization’s press sites

Assist with writing press releases

Qualifications

At least 18 years of age

Available for a minimum of 20 hours per week

Reliable transportation access for travel to in-person meetings and events

Interest in News, Communications, Press relations and talent relations

Knowledge of Cision, Google, Social Media preferred

Collaborative, collegial and resourceful, willing to pitch in on a variety of projects

Familiarity with or interest in television and Public Media

Passionate about proactively learning and intellectually curious

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of services (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment
The working conditions are primarily a general office or home setting. However, the position will require occasional meetings in our Burbank, CA and Costa Mesa, CA offices and off-site travel to other locations as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer
PBS SoCal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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