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 28, 2025 – October 17, 2025

Office Location: Burbank, CA and Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $18.00/ hourly

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 may require off-site travel 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.