Culture & Engagement at WETA

WETA seeks a full-time Communications intern for Summer 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for students who wish to learn about many aspects of communications and events in a non-profit, public media environment. The intern will support the WETA Communications team as we develop and execute communication plans, messaging, and events that effectively engage internal and external audiences in the D.C. area and across the national public media system. This intern will support the communications and marketing efforts for films/projects produced by WETA and distributed to national audiences, as well as those created by/focused on the local market. Please note that this intern will not work directly with NewsHour Productions. The Communications intern will be an in-office position in WETA’s Arlington, Virginia office, with occasional off-site event work, including evenings and weekends, possible. The intern will be expected to work a minimum of 32 hours a week. Candidates must be an active college student or a recent graduate (within the past year).

Local History interns work within WETA’s Digital Media team to develop content for Boundary Stones, WETA’s local history initiative. Through articles, photos, video and social media, Boundary Stones seeks to highlight the notable events, personalities and happenings that have shaped the Washington, D.C. area’s past. Candidates must be an active college student or a recent graduate (within the past year).

Local History interns work within WETA’s Digital Media team to develop content for Boundary Stones, WETA’s local history initiative. Through articles, photos, video and social media, Boundary Stones seeks to highlight the notable events, personalities and happenings that have shaped the Washington, D.C. area’s past. Candidates must be an active college student or a recent graduate (within the past year).

PBS News Student Reporting Labs (SRL) is a hands-on journalism training program that connects young people to real-world experiences and educators to resources and community. SRL is seeking our next Video Production Intern to support video content projects across the department. The Video Production Intern will be an integral part of the SRL team and have opportunities to develop content, brainstorm ideas, and support department projects while developing journalism and production skills. We are looking for a strong video editor interested in supporting student voice, with a preference for applicants experienced in filming and camerawork. Candidates must be active college students.

The Director, Digital Fundraising will oversee the planning and execution of WETA’s digital fundraising and engagement program through email, website promotions, paid search and social, and other digital channels. The Director will drive digital fundraising and engagement activities, developing and implementing strategies to support fundraising for the Membership Marketing and Development Services department. Reports to the Senior Director, Direct Response Fundraising and Audience Services.