Fall Paid Intern - Digital Video Production

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

• Position Title: Digital Video Production Intern
Department: Membership & On-Air Fundraising

Supervisor: Senior Director, Digital & On-Air Fundraising

Classification: Temporary, Part-Time (20-39 hours), Non-Exempt

Duration: January 20, 2026 – April 10, 2026

Office Location: Burbank, CA and Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid)

Work with a Purpose!

PBS SoCal is looking for a Digital Video Production Intern to support one of our Digital Fundraising projects. If you are passionate about Southern California’s history and culture, interested in media and production, and eager to learn more about media organizations, then send your cover letter and resume today!

Job Overview

The Digital Video Production Intern is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position that will support a new, YouTube experimental series Won't You Be My Gamer in the Membership department aimed at reaching new audiences. The series combines video games and education and serves as a Digital Fundraising effort. The intern will assist in the pre-production, production, and post-production of the series by creating graphics, participating in pre-production meetings, supporting the team recording the series, coordinating craft services, and assisting the editor in post-production. The Digital Video Production Intern will report to the Senior Director, Digital & On-Air Fundraising.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
• Assist the editor in Post-Production
• Help develop a Style Guide based on the existing episodes of the show
• Create video game save files for use in the production
• Participate in pre-production meetings with the host and producer to make decisions regarding show content, review past episodes, recommend experts to appear as guests, and strategize around marketing
• Support the production team in recording the series in our Burbank, CA, office, assisting with cameras, lights, audio, set design, and production decisions
• Coordinate craft services for the production team, including ordering and accepting delivery
• Assist with social media promotion
• Participate in intern events and trainings in the Costa Mesa, CA and Burbank, CA offices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• At least 18 years of age
• Available for a minimum of 20, but no more than 30 hours per week
• Reliable transportation access for travel to in-person meetings and events
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop Pro or Adobe Premier Pro
• Possess a deep interest in both education and video games
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve in areas related to direct responsibilities
• Ability to successfully perform in an atmosphere of experimental projects, shifting priorities, and deadlines

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The working conditions are primarily in a general office or home setting. However, the position will require occasional meetings in our Burbank, CA and Costa Mesa, CA offices and off-site travel to other locations as necessary.