Posting Date: 03/31/2026

The Production and Operations Team is seeking an intern to support broadcast and digital video production through hands-on learning experiences.

The Production and Operations Intern will work with Detroit PBS Producers on locally produced programs and including studio productions (such as local pledge), field productions (like the Concert of Colors), digital productions (such as Michigan Learning Channel’s The Planning Period), and station promotions and underwriting. This is a hybrid position and will require in-person work at Detroit PBS in Wixom, MI, at home remote work, and field work. Some night and weekend availability is required.

• Serve as a production assistant during field, virtual and studio production shoots:
  • Gather releases
  • Capture production stills, and behind- the-scenes video for use in program promotion and social media
  • Assist the producer with script notes
  • Greet guests
• Support the production or programming content:
  • Write program descriptions
  • Create transcripts, soundbites, thumbnails, and other assets
  • Review and copy edit scripts
  • Log footage
  • Conduct research as assigned
  • Edit rough cuts
  • Participate in weekly meetings, including brainstorming sessions with station staff and external partners
  • Create program cutdowns for social media
• Other duties as assigned

• Organized and detailed-oriented
• Basic understanding of production documents, and processes (releases, scripts, shot lists)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Basic office application knowledge (Excel, Word)
• Basic camera operation, lighting, and audio
• Basic non-linear editing and graphics creation (Adobe CC experience preferred but not required)
• Basic understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube

• Enrollment in a university or vocational tech training program or recent graduate
• Pursuing broadcasting, film, video productions, telecommunications, or communications degree preferred
• Ability and willingness to work approximately 20 hours per week, minimum 3 days, for a maximum of 1 semester, or 14-16 weeks
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, including working in-person and in Wixom, MI on Tuesday, and during production shoots when possible

• Opportunities to participate in personal and professional development programs
• Opportunities to serve our mission and community
• Great work environment

At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will be able to:

• Understand the pre-production, production, and post-production processes
• Conceptualize, research, and perform pre-production of programs
• Prepare studio production materials including: releases, rundowns, scripts, and equipment requirements
• Prepare promotional elements

Intern applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university, or have recently (within past 6 months) graduated with a relevant degree. The internship program is unpaid and focused on education and training.