Summer 2027 Intern - PBS KIDS

The overall goal of the internship is to gain a well-rounded understanding of the development, production, and strategic planning for PBS KIDS’ content pipelines, which include half-hour series, digital games, short-form videos, one-hour specials, interactive experiences, and podcasts. The intern will spend the summer shadowing individual members of the department to gain experience in several areas of the network’s responsibilities. They will also complete a capstone project in an area of their choosing, which will be presented to the PBS KIDS Content Team at the end of the summer.

Position

The position will include the following opportunities:

• Development: Intern will review series pitches, take part in review meetings, draft rejection letters, and help the Content Team track, archive, and respond to content proposals.
• Series production: Intern will read scripts, provide notes, and attend meetings regarding new pilots and series.
• Learning & research: Intern will support the Content Team in tracking research needs and coordinating focus testing with the PBS KIDS Learning & Research team.
• Administrative: Intern will assist department with administrative tasks as needed. Tasks may include meeting planning and scheduling; tracking, logging, and archiving projects; supporting preparation of presentations for internal and external stakeholders; distributing creative materials to internal teams; and managing PBS KIDS’ submission intake system.
• The position will be four days a week, with a strong preference for availability in the Arlington, Virginia office at least two days per week.