Public Media Network Fall Intern at Public Media Network Public Media Network Fall Intern at Public Media Network in Kalamazoo, Michigan Posted in 9 days ago.

Type:

intern

Job Description:

Program Goal To provide valuable hands-on experience and workforce development skills that prepare individuals for communication-related careers in media and nonprofit organizations. Application Now Open! September 22, 2026 to December 8, 2026 Program Overview Breaking into the competitive world of television and media often requires experience, but how do you gain that experience? Public Media Network (PMN) offers a unique internship program that gives you the opportunity to learn on the job while working with industry professionals to create programming for the greater Kalamazoo community. This program is designed to offer aspiring storytellers who are either currently attending a local college or university (or recent graduates) the chance to gain access to professional media training and production resources Internship Focus Areas Production Interns focusing on production will work behind the scenes to shoot, direct, and manage live and recorded studio or field-based productions. You will gain hands-on experience with camera operation, lighting setups, and technical directing to bring creative ideas to life. Editor As an editor intern, you'll dive into post-production work, cutting and shaping footage to create compelling stories. You'll learn industry-standard editing software, sound design, and how to assemble various elements to produce a polished final product. Program Requirements

Commitment:

Interns must commit to a minimum of 12 weeks (roughly 3 months) and work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Shift Requirements:

Interns must be available for three daytime shifts (4 hours minimum) and one evening shift Tuesday-Saturdays.

Training Sessions:

First-term interns must be available on Tuesday evenings for training. Training & Development Interns will be trained by PMN staff to produce programs that will be aired to the greater Kalamazoo area.

Training includes:

• Camera Operation
• Post-Production Basics
• Technical Directing
• Pre-production Planning
• Digital Storytelling Instruction will be provided through a combination of group workshops, one-on-one guidance, and hands-on training during live productions. Future Internships / Fellowships After successfully completing at least one or two semesters of the internship program, selected interns may be offered opportunities for advanced roles. Internship Capacity & Continuation

Number of Internships:

The number of available internships may vary depending on ongoing internship participation and PMN's capacity.

Internship Continuation:

Participation in the internship program beyond your first term is by invitation only. Successful completion of initial requirements and demonstrated growth in relevant skills may lead to continued involvement in the program.