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Detroit PBS is Michigan's largest and most-watched television station serving Southeastern Michigan and serves the most diverse public television audience in the country. Detroit PBS is also the state's only community-licensed station, meaning it operates independent of any educational, government or other institution. Its funding comes from the community it serves.

Each week more than two million people watch our five broadcast channels, and nearly 200,000 people listen to our radio station, 90.9 WRCJ for classical days and jazzy nights. In addition, Detroit PBS is building the next generation of public media with our rapidly growing digital presence which has grown to reach more than half a million unique visitors through our website, YouTube channels, and social media platforms each month.

Our core values: excellence, innovation, trust, diversity, engagement and financial sustainability are evident in everything we do. From the engaging content we provide to the way we work with viewers, supporters, board members and employees, to the local events we host, Detroit PBS connects with thousands of our fellow community members each year.

For more information about Detroit PBS, please visit the website https://www.detroitpbs.org/.

Does the idea of building your career alongside a dedicated group of professionals with different backgrounds and experiences excite you? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to provide public media that helps individuals discover new ideas, make informed decisions, and enjoy enriched lives.

We are actively pursuing dynamic and diverse team members to join us in the role of Production and Operations Intern in Wixom, MI.

What You'll Do:

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.

Essential Functions:

Serve as a production assistant duringfield, virtual and studioproduction shoots:

Gather releases

Capture production stills, and behind- the-scenes video for use in program promotion and social media

Assistthe producer with script notes

Greet guests

Support the production orprogramming content:

Writeprogramdescriptions

Create transcripts, soundbites, thumbnails, and other assets

Review and copy edit scripts

Log footage

Conduct research as assigned

Create edit plans or rough cuts

Review edits and provide notes

Participate in weekly meetings, including brainstorming sessions with station staff and external partners

Create program cutdowns for social media

Other duties as assigned

Skills:

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 notrequired)

Basic understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube

Qualifications:

Enrollment in a university or vocational tech training program or recent graduate

Pursuing broadcasting, film, video production, telecommunications, or communications degree preferred

Ability and willingness to work approximately 20 hours per week, minimum 3 day, for a maximum of 1 semester, or 14-16 weeks

Ability to work in a hybrid model, including working in-person andin Wixom, MI on Tuesdays, and during production shoots when possible

What You'll Get:

Opportunities toparticipatein personal and professional development programs

Opportunities to serve our mission and community

Great workenvironment

Outcomes:

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

Understand the pre-production, production, and post-production processes

Conceptualize, research, andperformpre-production ofprograms

Prepare studio production materialsincluding: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.

*No telephone calls or third parties. Please include the title of the position in the subject line of the email.

Detroit Public Media, d/b/a Detroit PBS and 90.9 WRCJ, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, marital status, military status, or protected veteran status. Employment decisions at Detroit PBS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The specific statements above are not intended to be all inclusive.