Bob Ray Sanders Reporting Intern
THE BOB RAY SANDERS REPORTING INTERN SUMMER 2025
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:
KERA News is looking for an intern to work with the station’s award-winning newsroom in Fort Worth.
This internship is named after Bob Ray Sanders, an award-winning reporter, editor and columnist during two stints at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He also earned accolades for his work at KERA’s radio and television stations, being described as someone who negotiated “the precarious tightrope that stretches between print and broadcast news.”
This is an FLSA classified non-exempt position and will report to the Collaborations Editor.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Report alongside reporters from both, KERA and The Fort Worth Report
- Generate web and radio content
- Produce daily turnaround stories that will be featured through different mediums
- Attend news meetings to brainstorm with staff members
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.
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Understanding of AP style
BONUS IF YOU BRING:
- Passion for public media
- Audio editing experience
- Intern or work experience in journalism
SALARY RANGE
$16 per hour paid on a bi-weekly pay period. Interns can expect to work 35-40 hours per week.
LOCATION:
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). Hours are flexible, and we will work with you to accommodate class schedules.
The internship will begin around May 12, 2025 and end August 7, 2025.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Complete the application on KERA’s employment page.
- Add a cover letter that includes links to your written news stories, audio reports, photography and video work.
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.