KERA NEWS INTERN, SPRING 2026 

WHO WE ARE:

Serving the country’s fifth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 4.5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle. 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 our audience and communities, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and points of view to consider employment opportunities at KERA.

POSITION SUMMARY

Each semester KERA provides one news intern with valuable experience. As an intern, you will be a part of KERA’s News team generating 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Interns play a vital role in making content for the news department, and responsibilities may change on a weekly or daily basis, depending on the needs of KERA News.

•  Producing audio for newscasts 
• Monitor press conferences for quick turnarounds
• Pitching, writing and producing stories for newscasts and digital
• Performing other daily duties
• Field reporting with audio equipment 
  
  

As a KERA employee:    

• Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures       
• Perform additional duties as assigned 

This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:

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.

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions. If you don't meet every job qualification but have some of these skills and think you’re the right person for the job, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself.

Required skills:

• Portfolio that includes samples of your news stories
• Cover letter that includes 3 pitches for new stories
• Knowledge of public radio
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Solid understanding of AP style

BONUS IF YOU BRING: 

• Audio editing experience
• Previous experience working for a daily new organization
• Knowledge of social media practices 

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 9am and 5pm (M-F) and are expected to work some days in-person at our Fair Park office in Dallas, TX. Hours are flexible, and we will work with you to accommodate class schedules.

The internship will begin around January 12, 2026 and end May 8, 2026. There may be opportunities to extend the internship into the Summer 2026 term. 

HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the application on KERA’s employment page and attach a resume.
• Add a cover letter including links to samples of your written news stories, audio stories, video or photography work. If possible, please also include a link to an online portfolio.
• In your cover letter, include three pitches for new stories.

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

We generally close roles 2-4 weeks after posting. The hiring process may continue for several weeks after the closing of the role depending on the number of applicants.

KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified 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.