Production Intern

About the Opportunity
PBS North Carolina is seeking a motivated and
creative student intern to assist a producer in the development of broadcast
and social media content for the weekly travel series North Carolina Weekend
and the public affairs series Black Issues Forum. This is an excellent
opportunity for a student with a passion for storytelling, an enthusiasm for
North Carolina culture and history, and an interest in studying public policy and Black communities.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the producer(s) on content development for
broadcast and social media platforms.
Research on program topics
Write and copyedit program content.
Contribute ideas for program content
Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and organizing production tasks.
Support social media efforts, i.e. create
content for posts
Provide support during in-person production shoots.
Assist with basic video editing or review footage if skilled or interested in
editing.
Perform other administrative and creative duties as assigned.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement and
will work at least 2 day per week 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
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Competencies
*Recent college graduate from an accredited college or university (student must have graduated Spring 2024 or after)
OR
*Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
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
* Strong written and oral
communication skills. * Demonstrated interest in program subject matter; *
Creativity, courtesy, and a positive attitude. * Preferred: Basic knowledge or
skills in video editing and proficiency in posting to social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, or a strong
interest in developing those skills. * Highly organized and reliable with the
ability to manage multiple tasks. * Available to
work in-person; some remote work may be allowed. * Coursework or experience in
journalism, communications, history, government, public policy, or a related field.

Special Physical / Mental Requirements
*
The position
requires some in-person work, with flexibility for remote tasks as
appropriate. *The intern will
collaborate with a creative and passionate team committed to producing
high-quality and impactful content.

• Classification: Admin Support Specialist
• Position Competency Level: Temporary
• Position Number: 20069203
• 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: $17.00
  
• Location: Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC USA
• Posting Open Date: 2/5/2025
• Posting Close Date: 3/5/2025 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.