Digital Platforms, Detroit PBS

1 Clover CT, Wixom, MI 48393
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Job Description

Digital Platforms, Detroit PBS

Posting Date: 11/06/2024

We are actively pursuing dynamic and diverse team members to join us in the role of Digital Platforms Intern in Wixom, MI.

The Digital Platforms Intern will work closely with the Multiplatform Marketing department to support the promotion of various productions, events and initiatives via social media, which includes writing, strategic planning, research and creation of digital assets. The Multiplatform Marketing department will work with the successful candidate to develop an internship program that meets the needs of Detroit PBS and the interests, skills and career aspirations of the individual.

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Essential Functions

  • Update content on the station’s website(s) using WordPress. HTML and CSS is a plus
  • Update YouTube and video platforms to improve discoverability, build community via posts; Video editing experience is a plus
  • Create graphics for video and web platforms (thumbnails, banners, feature images, etc.)
  • Create playlists and organize digital video content on the App, YouTube and website
  • Improve user experience and accessibility across digital spaces
  • Edit tags and metadata for digital content to enhance SEO
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Graphic design is a plus
  • Experience using a CMS (e.g. WordPress, Wix, Squarespace) is a plus
  • Some experience or interest in website design
  • Some experience or interest in YouTube
  • Some experience or interest in Video Editing
  • Some experience or interest in Marketing & Communications

Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in 4-year university, sophomore or higher status preferred
  • Pursuing business/marketing or communications/PR/journalism degree or video production or other related areas of study
  • Able to work 12-20 hours per week for a maximum of 1 semester, or 16 weeks

What You’ll Get

  • Experience a TV production set
  • Educational experience
  • Opportunities to participate in personal and professional development programs.
  • Opportunities to serve our mission and community.
  • Great work environment.
  • Opportunities to generate relevant work in an exciting industry for your portfolio.

Outcomes

At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will be able to:

  • Create, edit, upload, and post content for various digital platforms including Websites, YouTube, etc.
  • Maintain a website using a Content Management System (CMS) i.e. WordPress
  • Build community in digital spaces
  • Learn how to edit and optimize digital video
  • Learn how to interpret and use analytics to make data-informed decisions
  • Learn about the role of media, particularly public media, in educating and engaging viewers.
  • Identify and apply best practices in various digital platforms

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.

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 WRCJ 90.9 FM, 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.

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Does the idea of joining our team of dedicated professionals with different backgrounds and experiences excite you? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to educate, engage, entertain and inspire through the power of public media.

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