Engagement Intern (Part-Time)

Job Title: Engagement Intern (Part-Time) 
Reports to: Senior Director, Outreach
Status: Part -Time, Non - Exempt, Hybrid
Hourly Rate: $18.00

Start Date: 09/15/2025

End Date: 12/12/2025

Preferred Year in School: 

• Rising Junior
• Rising Senior

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Outreach and Engagement intern handles various tasks, including writing, event management, data compilation, marketing, and web research, all of which support WETA's work in the community. The intern also supports grant-funded work centered on the station's community-based early childhood programming. This work will include developing materials and activities, overseeing logistics for workshops, and communicating with community partners. Candidates must be active college students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Outreach & Engagement team on children’s events, screenings and educational workshops (both in person and virtual), assisting with logistics, marketing, and activity development.
• Work with team to research and write content for the department monthly education newsletter.
• Market WETA local series to community stakeholders.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining community databases.
• Gather and process data collected from workshop participants and partners via surveys, informational assessments, and anecdotal note

DESIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred Major: Education (Early Childhood or Elementary), English, Communications, Journalism.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The process of outreach and engagement, from conceptualizing an idea to pitching it to stakeholders to executing

the project.

A strong understanding of public media, potential careers, and, more specifically, how local WETA differentiates

itself from national WETA.

To expand knowledge and skills to develop and strengthen partnerships with local organizations, such as

neighborhood groups, special interest groups, government, libraries, etc.

To learn best practices for serving diverse populations.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES: 

Creativity

Collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, computer and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage tech for virtual events

LOCATION
 
WETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC established media and news organizations.  We are a largely local workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA. WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when possible.  Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.
 
COMPANY OVERVIEW
 
WETA and its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national public media audiences by producing and distributing content of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast, digital and community services, the organization offers compelling, diverse programming on five television channels, including primary channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for classical music in the nation’s capital; produces a portfolio of national television productions, including PBS NewsHour, recognized globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features a variety of content offerings on weta.org, WETA Passport, the PBS Video App and the WETA Classical App; and serves communities near and far with education and engagement initiatives that contribute to the company’s mission of public service.   Benefits | WETA
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 
WETA/NewsHour Productions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, for any reason, as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
 
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships.  WETA and NewsHour Productions make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.