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Austin PBS

Internship | Archival Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Support digitization of photographs, audio, and video materials * Assist with the arrangement and description of unprocessed archival collections * Help create finding aids and metadata using schemas ...

Winthrop University

Archives Intern-Pettus

Rock Hill, SC · On-site

$10.50/hr

Posting Details Position Information Winthrop Position Title Archives Intern-Pettus Job Purpose The ... digitization projects, assist the Archives Staff with the audio-visual collection, carry out ...

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How much do digital archivist intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for digital archivist intern in the United States is $18.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a digital archivist intern?

A Digital Archivist Intern assists in the organization, preservation, and accessibility of digital records and archival materials. Responsibilities may include digitizing physical documents, managing metadata, using digital preservation tools, and ensuring proper storage of digital assets. Interns often work with librarians, archivists, and IT professionals to maintain archival integrity. This role provides hands-on experience in digital curation, valuable for careers in libraries, museums, and corporate archives.

What types of projects or daily tasks can a digital archivist intern expect to work on?

As a Digital Archivist Intern, you can expect to work on projects such as organizing digital files, creating and maintaining metadata records, digitizing archival materials, and assisting with quality control of digital assets. Day-to-day responsibilities may involve collaborating with staff to implement archival standards, performing basic preservation checks, and updating digital asset management systems. You may also participate in research and outreach initiatives to enhance accessibility and discoverability of the digital collections. This role offers a hands-on environment that helps build practical skills valuable for advancing in the field of digital archiving.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the digital archivist intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Digital Archivist Intern, you need a strong understanding of digital asset management, metadata standards, and basic archival practices—usually supported by coursework in library science or information studies. Familiarity with digital archiving software (such as Archivematica, CONTENTdm, or Omeka), content management systems, and knowledge of digitization processes is often required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members are valuable soft skills. These competencies are essential for ensuring the long-term preservation, accessibility, and integrity of digital collections in a collaborative archival setting.

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Infographic showing various Digital Archivist Intern job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Internship, 11% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,588 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

Media Archivist Intern (In- Person) Fall 2026.

Tribune Media

Mobile, AL • On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

The Media Archivist Intern will assist WKRG-TV team members in processing and preserving the 70+ year legacy of News 5 coverage, providing greater access to a broad and deep wealth of recorded local stories for use by producers and enjoyment by the general public.

Why Intern with WKRG-TV / wkrg.com in Mobile, AL?

  • The Media Archivist Internship provides a unique opportunity to work at a storied local television news and broadcasting operation that is migrating its vault of local news stories, newscasts, local programs, and recorded coverage of historic events to a unified, searchable electronic archive.
  • Your internship experience could significantly strengthen your candidacy for full-time positions upon graduation.
  • You will have the opportunity to grow your communication skills.
  • You will have the opportunity to grow your creative storytelling skills; written and visual.
  • You will have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, especially in relation to video.
  • WKRG-TV is a fun place to work! And, you will have a blast when you're not working, as the Gulf Coast has many beautiful beaches, fun things to enjoy, food, history, culture, and more.

What Will I Do During my Media Archivist Internship With WKRG-TV / wkrg.com in Mobile, AL?

This position will contribute significantly to the organization of and preservation of our collections and establishing best practices to maximize the accessibility and usage of decades of historic audio-visual archive materials.

The work will include:

the organization and dubbing of -inch videotapes, Beta videotapes, 1-inch videotapes, 2-inch videotapes, 16mm film, and still images the detailed logging of those assets the creation of data templates in our archive management system regular meetings with journalists and other team members to provide progress reports on our archive preservation project, and identifying interesting, engaging archive material for possible inclusion in news stories, specials, documentaries, and other programs.

Qualifications for Fall 2026 Media Archivist Internships:

Preference is given to applicants with:

  • previous experience and training in the proper techniques for handling, inspecting, transferring, inventorying, cataloging, and preserving photographs, film, video tapes, and other audio/visual materials in permanent collections
  • understanding and capabilities in the proper tagging of material and the entry and management of metadata related to materials in the permanent collection

More about for Fall 2026 Media Archivist Internships:

  • Internships with WKRG-TV / wkrg.com are HIGHLY SELECTIVE.
  • All Fall 2026 Media Archivist Internships are IN-PERSON and based at our main broadcast & digital studios in Mobile, Alabama.
  • All internships are SUPERVISED. The intern's station supervisor will oversee the intern's attendance and performance to evaluate, monitor, and assess the intern's progress and ensure they are receiving the proper education/training.
  • All internships are UNPAID.
  • Students who must earn academic credit to participate will receive priority consideration for positions in the cohort. Students are expected to obtain and complete any forms necessary to receive credit for the internship experience.
  • The intern's college/university academic advisor (and institution guidelines) determines the amount of credit available (and subsequently, the amount of time an intern will be available weekly). The station intern supervisor will consider each intern's availability to establish a work schedule that provides an enriching experience.
  • The intern is responsible for their transportation.

APPLY NOW to secure a Fall 2026 Media Archivist Internship position:

  • An application is required.
  • Go to the Nexstar Careers portal at https://www.nexstar.tv/careers/ and apply for a Fall 2026 Media Archivist Internship no later than 5pm CST, Thursday, September 3, 2026.
  • However, as interns are selected on a rolling basis, first-come / first-selected, we recommend you APPLY AS EARLY IN THE SUMMER 2026 SEMESTER AS POSSIBLE.
  • After submitting your application online, please email a copy of your resume to WKRG News Director Gene Kirkconnell at gkirkconnell@wkrg.com. The body of that email should include a short note explaining why you are interested in participating in the Fall 2026 internship program. Also, in that email, offer up several convenient timeslots for you to participate in a video conference to interview for the position.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES for Fall 2026 Media Archivist Internship Applicants:

Applications, interviews, and acceptance are conducted on a rolling basis.

Qualified candidates will fill Fall 2026 Media Archivist Internship Cohort positions will be filled by qualified candidates on a first come, first selected basis. When available internship slots are filled, the application process will be closed. This may occur BEFORE the deadlines and dates posted below.

The sooner you apply (by Wednesday, August 5, 2026, is recommended), the sooner you will be interviewed, and the sooner you will learn if you have been accepted into the program.

Here are some important dates and deadlines of which to be aware:

  • Selected interns may begin their internship experience on or after Monday, August 10, 2026.
  • Selected interns should complete their internship experience on or before Friday, December 18, 2026.
  • Monday, June 22, 2026 - Application Period Opens
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026- Application Period Closes on or, per rolling acceptance, before this date
  • August 2026 - Group Internship Orientation Session (via Video Conference Call on a Day/Time TBD)

Company Overview:

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 198 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC's UHF discount). The division's portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit www.nexstar.tv.

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