Internship | Audio Intern

Join the Neighborhood!
Austin PBS is looking for a creative and driven Audio Intern to join our Production team this spring. If you're passionate about live events, sound design, and public media—and thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments—we encourage you to apply!

About Austin PBS, KLRU-TV
Austin PBS is your locally owned, community-supported PBS station in Central Texas. With thousands of hours of programming across multiple platforms and hundreds of community events each year, Austin PBS has the potential to reach nearly every household daily.
Each year, we broadcast 35,000 hours of free, curated content across our four channels and the PBS app, covering arts, culture, history, public affairs, and both local and national news.
But we are more than just a TV station—we are a mission-driven nonprofit media organization. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and entertain Central Texans through engaging programming and community events. Visit video.austinpbs.org or download the free PBS app to explore our local programs and learn more about Austin PBS.

Position Overview
Austin PBS is seeking a hands-on Audio Intern to support the production of studio and field-based programming, working directly with the Lead Audio Engineer and Production Coordinator. This internship provides an immersive experience in live audio production, mixing for broadcast, and post-production workflows.
Interns will have opportunities to assist on Austin PBS shows, studio events, and field shoots, helping to set up, record, and mix audio for a variety of content. This position is ideal for students interested in broadcast production, live sound, music recording, and multimedia storytelling.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist audio staff with pre-production, studio, field, and post-production tasks
• Help prepare input lists, stage plots, microphones, and gear for studio and field shoots
• Observe or assist with mixing audio for live audiences (Front of House), band monitors, and final recording mixes
• Participate in sweetening, file delivery, and other post-production processes
• Attend assigned studio and field productions as available
• Collaborate with producers, engineers, and crew to support high-quality audio for Austin PBS programming
• Complete additional tasks as assigned, based on production needs

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in live audio and broadcast production
• Learn directly from professional audio engineers and media producers
• Build skills in mic setup, live mixing, recording workflows, and post-production
• Contribute to real Austin PBS productions and community-facing events

Important Information: 

• Applications open: July 18, 2025 
• Deadline to Apply: August 8, 2025
• Internship Duration: September 8 – December 12, 2025
• Pay rate: $20 per hour

Physical Demands
Work will primarily take place in studio and office settings. Occasional travel to off-site productions may be required. Some lifting of production equipment may be necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Austin PBS believes that diversity is essential to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship
• Student must be available for a minimum of 13 weeks of this internship
• Internship is in-person; availability preferred daily (15–20 hours per week)
• Strong interest in broadcast and internet media, live events, and/or music production
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and general computer proficiency
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or on a team
• Familiarity with Austin PBS programming is a plus