PBS Reno Event Intern (PBS Reno, Pack Intern, Spring '27)

**This internship is hosted by Channel 5 Public Broadcasting, INC. and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio and ASUN. 

Students are highly encouraged to complete a 15 minute drop-in or schedule an in-person or virtual 30-minute appointment with a Career Mentor BEFORE submitting an application. Resumes and cover letters that do not meet NCS best practices will not be included in applicant packages to employers. 

After the application period closes in Handshake, the NCS Internships Team reviews the applicants and sends eligible students' applicant packages to employers for them to reach out to conduct interviews and make the final intern selection. Employers will contact students directly if they are interested in moving forward with them as a candidate. 

Channel 5 Public Broadcasting, INC. 

About Channel 5 Public Broadcasting, INC.: 

Founded in 1983, PBS Reno stands as a community pillar of award-earning television and educational programming. As a 501(c)3 community-licensed public television station, PBS Reno provides nationally acclaimed productions and local content to residents across central and northern Nevada and northeastern California. With a mission to “Entertain Your Curiosity,” we offer educational programming across three digital channels: PBS Reno 5.1 (flagship), PBS Reno Create 5.2 (lifestyle and how-to programming), and PBS KIDS Reno 5.3 (24/7/365 kids’ channel). Viewers can also access PBS Reno programming on-demand on the PBS Reno website, the PBS App, Roku, Apple TV, YouTube TV, PBS Reno YouTube Channel, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. 

PBS Reno’s coverage area is among the largest of any PBS member station in the nation, reaching over 75,000 square-miles. From the peaks of Nevada’s tallest mountain ranges, our translators broadcast trusted national programming and PBS Reno originals to underserved rural communities. Across all platforms—including our three broadcast channels, website, streaming services, YouTube, and social media—PBS Reno engages over 592,000 individuals every month. 

Beyond broadcasting, PBS Reno provides robust education services and engagement opportunities, including our annual PBS Reno Writers Contest and a variety of public events that connect audiences with educational resources, local content, and more. 

Internship Description: 

PBS Reno’s events serve as a core component of our local brand, providing consistent, high visibility opportunities to engage with the community and reinforce the station’s position as a trusted public media source. These events function as key touchpoints that strengthen audience relationships, support fundraising objectives, and enhance overall brand recognition across Northern Nevada. The PBS Reno Event Intern supports the planning, coordination, and execution of education, major gifts, and membership events by assisting with logistics, communication, vendor coordination, on site support, and post event tasks. This role is ideal for someone eager to gain hands on experience in event management, hospitality, marketing, or communications. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Assist with event planning tasks such as research, auction outreach, and assistance with Monday.com project management 
• Day-of event support for Be My Neighbor Day and other Spring events  
• Support event setup and breakdown  
• Coordinate materials such as name badges, supplies, food & beverage, and marketing displays 
• Data management of mailing lists for event invitations and auction solicitation 
• Provide general administrative support to the event manager 
• Assist in creating Event Overview for thorough event execution and communication 
• Weekend availability and occasionally outside of 9:00pm-5:00pm hours 
• Day-of coordination of events including set-up and breakdown 

Goals and Expectations of the Intern: 

• Complete 120 hours of work as an intern (8-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total) 
• Help plan, organize, and coordinate events 
• Grow as a professional and as part of a dynamic team 
• Communicate effectively with team and community members 

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Spring ‘27 semester 
• December ‘26 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Pack Internship Grant Program
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills 
• Excellent communication and customer service mindset 
• Ability to work in fast paced environments and adapt quickly 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic digital tools 
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends during events 
• Interest in event planning, hospitality, marketing, or related fields 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills  
• Excellent communication and customer service mindset  
• Ability to work in fast paced environments and adapt quickly 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic digital tools  
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends during events 
• Interest in event planning, hospitality, marketing, or related fields 

Desired Schedule for Intern:  

• Applicants must be available to work 8-10 hours each week during normal business hours, 9:00am-5:00pm 
• Occasionally, work Saturday or Sunday, sometimes outside of 9:00am-5:00pm work hours 

PIGP internships require interns to complete 120 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.