Internship | Archival Intern

About the role

Austin PBS is seeking a motivated and intellectually curious undergraduate student to join our Archives team as an Archive Intern. This 14-week, part-time, paid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with archival materials, digital preservation workflows, and legacy media formats. You’ll work closely with our Director of Archives and Digital Archives Specialist to support the preservation and accessibility of Austin PBS’s rich public media history.

Responsibilities

• Support digitization of photographs, audio, and video materials
• Aid in the arrangement and description of unprocessed archival collections
• Create finding aids and metadata using schemas such as Dublin Core
• Organize and clean existing archival datasets to enhance usability
• Respond to research requests and inquiries from Austin PBS staff and the public
• Participate in special archive projects, pop-up displays, and station-wide events

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship
• Relevant Degree Program: Enrolled in a relevant degree program (e.g., History, Photography, Computer Science, Anthropology, Data Analytics, etc.)
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in Archives, Digital Preservation, Storytelling, and Public Media: Interest in archives, digital preservation, storytelling, and public media
• Familiarity with Digital Media Formats: Basic familiarity with digital media formats and file types is a plus
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 30lbs and handle legacy media formats with care

Benefits

• Mentorship from Experienced Professionals: Receive mentorship from experienced professionals in both analog and digital preservation
• Skills Applicable to Graduate Studies: Build skills applicable to graduate studies in LIS or related programs
• Contributions to Meaningful Preservation Initiatives: Contribute to meaningful preservation initiatives that support community memory

Important Information

• Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
• Internship Duration: September 7, 2026 - December 11, 2026
• Pay Rate: $20/hr

Requirements

• Resume and Cover Letter Required: When applying
• Staff Ticket Lottery: Eligible to enter for Austin City Limits tapings

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin PBS believes that diversity is essential to our mission. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.