KERA NEWS INTERN SUMMER 2023 

POSITION SUMMARY  

Each semester KERA provides one news intern with valuable experience. As an intern, you will be supporting KERA’s News team to generate local on-air and digital stories for our local Morning Edition and All Things Considered programs.  

Do you have a passion for local journalism? Are you the first to volunteer when something just needs to get done? Do you want an award-winning team to show you the ropes of radio and digital journalism? 

If yes – and you’re a student with designs on a media career – you might just be the KERA News intern, we are looking for. 

This is an FLSA classified non-exempt position and will report to the Specialty Beats Editor.  

WHO WE ARE  

KERA, the public broadcasting organization for Dallas/Fort Worth, reaches more than 2 million people weekly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR and Art&Seek. For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning. 

As we seek to recognize and reflect the increasing diversity among our audiences, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives to consider employment opportunities at KERA. 

WHO YOU ARE  

Qualified applicants must be current students (in an accredited degree program) or have graduated no more than 12 months prior to the start of the internship. 

You should have knowledge of public radio, strong writing and editing skills with a solid understanding of AP style. 

BONUS IF YOU’VE GOT IT  

Audio editing experience, previous experience working for a daily new organization and knowledge of social media practices are not required but are preferred. 

SALARY  
 

$16 per hour paid on a bi-weekly pay period. Interns can expect to work 15-20 hours per week. 

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE: 

The internship is based in Dallas/Fort Worth, but interns can work a hybrid schedule. Interns should have some availability between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hours are flexible, and we will work with you to accommodate class schedules.  

The internship will begin around May 22, 2023, and end August 11, 2023. There may be opportunities to extend the internship into the Fall 2023 term.   

HOW TO APPLY 

All applications must include a cover letter, resume, and three pitches for news stories. Applications should also include samples of your work – including, but not limited to, written news stories, audio stories, photography or video work. If possible, please also include a link to an online portfolio. Applications that are incomplete will not be accepted. 

Please also state how you found out about this position.  

North Texas Public Broadcasting (KERA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

KERA is committed to equal employment opportunity and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.