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Description

Join the Neighborhood!
Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is hiring a Graphic Design Intern to join our organization. If you are excellent at creatively communicating visually and collaborating in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

About Austin PBS, KLRU-TV

Austin PBS is your locally owned, community-supported PBS station in Central Texas. With thousands of hours of programming across multiple platforms and hundreds of community events each year, Austin PBS has the potential to reach nearly every household daily.

Each year, we broadcast 35,000 hours of free, curated content across our four channels and the PBS app, covering arts, culture, history, public affairs, and both local and national news.

But we are more than just a TV station-we are a mission-driven nonprofit media organization. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and entertain Central Texans through engaging programming and community events. Last year alone, we hosted over 90 events with more than 100,000 attendees. Visit video.austinpbs.org or download the free PBS app to explore our local programs and learn more about Austin PBS.

Position Overview:

As part of the team, you will help design and produce materials to ensure the consistency of messaging across the organization and all Austin PBS properties (print, web and on-air). You will gain experience as an in-house designer working on the conceptualization and design of production materials, promotional collateral, environmental graphics, social media, web and marketing assets across platforms. As part of the marketing team, you will design print, digital and on-air graphics for our local shows, Austin City Limits, Central Texas Gardener, Overheard with Evan Smith, Austin InSight, and for the Development and Education teams (PBS KIDS).

Role & Responsibilities:

• Produce dynamic and engaging assets to promote Austin PBS shows, events, quarterly fund drives and PBS KIDS initiatives/community events
• Create and produce original designs for print materials (ACL programs, signage etc.), digital assets (website and social graphics) and multimedia projects (on-screen graphics).
• Work closely with copywriters, art directors, video producers, and other in-house creative team members to develop compelling and creative marketing campaigns.
• Must have a willingness to learn, accept creative feedback and translate creative direction.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborate with teams across Austin PBS.
• Effectively engage diverse perspectives and experiences in work products and in organizational interactions, and demonstrate respect for others in all workplace relationships.
• Other tasks assigned on a project-by-project basis
• Support an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Gain hands-on experience in print, digital, and multimedia graphic design
• Learn directly from professional designers, marketers, and creatives
• Develop skills in social media strategy, content creation, and community engagement
• Opportunity to expand your professional network and contribute to a meaningful program.
• Eligibility to enter the staff ticket lottery for Austin City Limits tapings

Important Information:

• Applications open: July 20, 2026
• Deadline to Apply: August 7, 2026
• Internship Duration: September 7, 2026 - December 11, 2026
• Pay Rate: $20/hr.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship
• Student must be available for a minimum of 13 weeks of this internship
• 15-20 hour weekly commitment
• A portfolio is required for consideration - website, PDF, work samples

Physical Demands

The working conditions are primarily a general office setting, with some self-provided travel to off-site events and engagements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin PBS believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or basis protected by law.