Education Content, Michigan Learning Channel Intern (Unpaid)
Who We Are:
Detroit PBS is the largest and most watched public television station serving Southeastern Michigan, the most diverse public television audience in the country. We’re also the state’s only community-licensed station, meaning we operate independent of any educational, government or other institution. Our funding comes from the community we serve.
Each week more than two million people watch our five broadcast channels, and nearly 200,000 people listen to our radio station, 90.9 WRCJ for classical days and jazzy nights. In addition, Detroit PBS is building the next generation of public media with our rapidly growing digital presence that has grown to reach more than half a million unique visitors through our website, YouTube channels and social media platforms each month.
Our key values: diversity, engagement, trust, innovation, excellence, financial stability, and growth are evident in everything we do from the engaging content we provide, to the way we work with viewers, supporters, board members and employees to the local events we host connecting Detroit PBS with thousands of our fellow community members each year.
Does the idea of building your career alongside a dedicated group of professionals with different backgrounds and experiences excite you? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to provide public media that helps individuals discover new ideas, make informed decisions, and enjoy enriched lives.
We are actively pursuing a dynamic and diverse team member to join us in the role of Education Content, Michigan Learning Channel Intern in Wixom, MI.
What You’ll Do:
The Education Content intern will work closely with The Planning Period team to support content development for our educator community by identifying engaging topics, researching teaching methods and professional development themes, and writing compelling scripts for the show. The intern may also assist in planning additional content for the full year. The Planning Period team will collaborate with the successful candidate to develop an internship program that aligns with both the needs of the show and the intern’s skills and career aspirations.
Essential Functions May Include:
- Conduct research on education topics, teaching methods, and professional development (PD) strategies to inform show content.
- Identify and curate valuable resources and materials for educators that align with The Planning Period’s mission.
- Write engaging and informative scripts for episodes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with best practices in education.
- Assist in brainstorming and planning content for future episodes and long-term content strategy.
- Stay informed about trends and discussions in education to ensure relevance and value in the show’s messaging.
- Collaborate with the team to develop additional content, such as blog posts, social media copy, or supplementary materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Strong writing and storytelling abilities, with experience in scriptwriting, journalism, or content creation.
- Research skills, including the ability to find, evaluate, and synthesize information from credible sources.
- Familiarity with educational topics, teaching strategies, and professional development frameworks.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar tools.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a creative team.
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled in a 4-year university or have recently (within the past 6 months) graduated.
- Pursuing a degree in education, journalism, communications, media, or a related field.
- Experience in education (teaching, tutoring, curriculum development, or related fields) preferred.
- Passion for education and educational media.
- Able to work 12-20 hours per week for a maximum of one semester (or 16 weeks).
What You’ll Get:
- Opportunities to participate in personal and professional development programs.
- Experience in educational media, content creation, and research.
- A collaborative and creative work environment.
- The ability to contribute meaningful content to support educators.
- Relevant work for your portfolio in research, writing, and media production.
Outcomes:
At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will be able to:
- Understand the research and scriptwriting process for an educational media program.
- Identify and apply best practices in content development for education professionals.
- Write engaging and research-based scripts for an educational audience.
- Develop a deeper understanding of professional development topics for educators.
- Contribute to long-term content planning for an educational media platform.
Intern applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university, or have recently (within past 6 months) graduated with a relevant degree. The internship program is unpaid and focused on education and training.
How to Apply:
*No telephone calls or third parties. Please include the title of the position in the subject line of the email.
Detroit Public Media, d/b/a Detroit PBS and 90.9 WRCJ, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, marital status, military status, or protected veteran status. Employment decisions at Detroit PBS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The specific statements above are not intended to be all inclusive.