Public History & Digital Content Internship
Public History & Digital Content Internship, Fall - Winter 2025
We believe no story should be left untold. Come learn at TPT with the award-winning Minnesota Experience team, the creators of Lost Twin Cities and Jim Crow of the North, in a unique internship experience at the intersection of public history, digital storytelling and marketing.
This position works approximately 20 hours per week in a hybrid setting (both onsite and remote work). The qualified candidate will have a passion for elements of our work including media storytelling, narratives, diverse history, and research. The qualified candidates will have a passion for elements of our work including media storytelling, narratives, diverse history, and research. Compelling candidates will also have a desire to work in areas such as marketing/communications, public history, or public media. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an educational program with a concentration on history, marketing, mass communications, digital storytelling, journalism, or other job-related fields.
Application requirements: Please include a resume and cover letter with a link to work samples (video, podcast, social media).
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area and report to onsite office three days per week.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Assist in the conception and creation of social media and marketing content related to TPT's Minnesota Experience history documentaries
- Complete archival research, including video archives, personal collections, online assets, library archives and others as needed
- Assist with administrative tasks such as database entry, paperwork/digital filing, and general support
- On-the-job experience supporting our outreach, marketing, and community engagement needs
- Design and facilitate a presentation for funding partners outlining research work and accomplishments of the internship experience
- Potential field production experience including collecting releases during field interviews and media logging
- Participate in internal networking sessions with other TPT interns and staff to gain a broader perspective of Twin Cities PBS and our work
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Enrolled in or recently completed a higher education program in media, marketing, journalism or public history or other related fields
- Prior experience with video editing, Adobe Premiere Pro CC is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and time management
- Interest in archival and content research
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities
- Ability to work remotely with stable internet service and also onsite as required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to successfully handle details with accuracy in a fast-paced, multi-client setting
- Access to reliable transportation to get to TPT offices in downtown St Paul as well as off-site work locations
Preferred:
- Experience using social media for content creation, including vertical video (TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
- Experience and interest Library Sciences
- Experience working in historical archives