CAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC

Audio Intern

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Internship
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Hands-on experience in live audio and broadcast production
Learning from professional audio engineers and media producers
Skill-building in mic setup, live mixing, recording workflows, and post-production
Contribution to real Austin PBS productions and community events
Eligibility to enter staff ticket lottery for Austin City Limits Season 52

Job Description

Austin PBS, also known as KLRU-TV, is the locally owned, community-supported PBS station serving Central Texas. As a mission-driven nonprofit media organization, Austin PBS aims to educate, inspire, and entertain the local community by delivering a wide range of quality programming and hosting numerous community events each year. Broadcasting an impressive 35,000 hours of free, curated content annually across four channels and the PBS app, Austin PBS covers arts, culture, history, public affairs, and both local and national news topics. This extensive reach allows Austin PBS to impact nearly every household within the Central Texas region daily, fostering a deeper... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Current undergraduate student actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full internship duration
  • Must be available in-person for a minimum of 14 weeks
  • Internship requires in-person availability preferred daily for 15-20 hours per week
  • Strong interest in broadcast and internet media, live events, or music production
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace and general computer proficiency
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or on a team
  • Familiarity with Austin PBS programming is a plus

Job Qualifications

  • Current undergraduate student, actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the internship
  • Strong interest in broadcast and internet media, live events, and/or music production
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace and general computer proficiency
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or on a team
  • Familiarity with Austin PBS programming is a plus

Job Duties

  • Assist audio staff with pre-production, studio, field, and post-production tasks
  • Help prepare input lists, stage plots, microphones, and gear for studio and field shoots
  • Observe or assist with mixing audio for live audiences, band monitors, and final recording mixes
  • Participate in sweetening, file delivery, and other post-production processes
  • Attend assigned studio and field productions as available
  • Collaborate with producers, engineers, and crew to support high-quality audio for Austin PBS programming
  • Complete additional tasks as assigned, based on production needs

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location