Paid Intern - Broadcast Engineering

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Position Information:
• Start Date: January 5 – June 5, 2026
• Hours: 40 hours per week (9:00 – 5:00pm central, Monday – Friday)
• Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid)
• Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected

Intern, Broadcast Engineering

Join our engineering team and dive into cutting-edge broadcast technology—from RF systems and HD Radio to streaming platforms that reach millions. As the broadcast engineering field evolves, we're seeking a curious, tech-savvy intern to master multi-channel platforms, collaborate with teams and stations worldwide, and help innovate the systems that connect communities through public media. This is your chance to build a meaningful career while ensuring public media thrives for generations to come.

Key Learning Goals:

The goal of this internship is to provide you with immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful work. By the end of your internship, you will be able to:
• Develop a working understanding of audio, video, and RF signal flow in a live and automated broadcast environment.
• Gain hands-on experience with broadcast equipment, including mixers, routers, transmitters, and automation systems.
• Observe and participate in master control operations, studio setups, and field transmission.
• Learn the workflow of media acquisition, editing, storage, scheduling, and playout.
• Strengthen problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills in a technical environment.
• Build Your Network - Collaborate with producers, technical directors, engineers, and industry professionals and guests.

Responsibilities:

In this hands-on role, you will:
• Assist broadcast engineers with daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of studio and transmitter systems.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues under the supervision of senior staff.
• Participate in preventive maintenance tasks, including inspection, cleaning, and documentation of equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering staff, producers, and on-air personnel to ensure smooth technical operations.
• Collaborate with Media Production Systems to learn broadcast automation and news production system administration.
• Perform other related technical support tasks as assigned, with emphasis on hands-on learning and professional development.

Programming:
• Participate in robust on-boarding experience
• Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization

Required Qualifications
• Students who are currently enrolled and have completed one year of their post-secondary program, are enrolled in a graduate program, or have earned a degree in the last 18 months
• Able to work 9:00 - 5:00pm central; Monday - Friday with at least 2 days in the office
• Basic understanding of audio, video, and RF signal flow
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment such as mixers, cameras, microphones, and transmitters
• Foundational knowledge of computer networking (IP addressing, switches, routers)
• Work collaboratively with engineers, producers, and on-air talent

Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with IT concepts applied in broadcasting (servers, storage, automation systems)
• Interest in emerging technologies such as streaming, cloud-based playout, and virtualization in broadcasting

Next Step in the Application:

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:
• What interests you about this fellowship?
• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
• Required to move about in the community.
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.