Internship Opportunities

Available Internships

Internships are available in the following departments:  

• Communications 
• Computer Information Systems 
• Content (Producing and Directing)  
• Educational Services 
• News and Public Affairs 
• Production 
• Radio 

Description of Internships

Communications: 
The Communications department handles statewide publicity for MPB.  We work with all types of media in our efforts to create and implement the most successful advertising and public relations plans.  Interns will not only learn about media relations but also gain insight into graphic design and web support.  

Intern needed to help with the agency website/social media.  There is no pay involved but it is a great opportunity to get some experience that they can list on their resumes and get college credits if allowed by the Department.    

Duties include:

•  Support web administrator in duties related to maintenance of mpbonline.org

• Duties specific to intern skills set may include:
  • Help promote MPB mobile products (ie: iPad and iPhone apps, etc…)
  • Monitor sites for conversations relative to the Public Media Web development community.
  •  Participate in social media conversations via Twitter and Facebook

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Excellent writing, editing, and research skills and strong spelling and grammar skills; Specifically writing for blogs, e-newsletters, and documentation-type materials
• Experience with social media platforms (specifically Twitter, Facebook and various blogging tools); knowledge of emerging social media platforms and online communications tools
• Strong skills in typing/word processing, spreadsheets, electronic communications systems, using the Internet, Outlook, and Microsoft Office
• Solid organizational and diplomatic skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Technical web knowledge of HTML, Content Management Systems (Expression Engine), CSS and API concepts preferred but not required
•  Knowledge of Graphic Design (e.g. – Photoshop) and Web Design (e.g. – DreamWeaver) preferred but not required
 

Computer Information Services:
The Information Services Department helps the agency meet its goals more efficiently using any technology available.  Interns will assist the department in maintaining existing systems related to the agency data network including services, work stations, and core network equipment.  

Education Services:
The Education Services internship is designed to acquaint students with early childhood education, educational technology and adult education.  Interns will assist in various educational outreach projects and other programs.  

Human Resources/Legal Department:
The Human Resources/Legal Department supports the employees of MPB and works closely with MPB productions to ensure that all necessary legal paperwork is put into place.  The work is varied and will include exposure to employment law, policy, licensing as it relates to copyrighted works, copyright law and trademark law.  The successful candidate must currently be pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from a local Mississippi college or university.  Preference shall be given to those currently enrolled in law school with an interest in entertainment and/or intellectual property law.

News and Public Affairs:
The News and Public Affairs Department provides statewide news and public affairs programming for television and radio.  Interns will gain exposure in all phases of news gathering procedures.  

Interns needed for our News Program, Mississippi Edition. 

Availability: Morning availability is preferred, but not absolutely necessary.

Skills: Candidate should possess above average computer skills, be interested in and well informed about current events, be a good writer with strong attention to grammatical detail.  Candidates who are journalism and/or broadcast media majors will be well suited for this position, but qualifying students of any major will be considered. There is no pay involved but it is a great opportunity to get some experience that they can list on their resumes and get college credits if allowed by the Department.   

Production:

The television production and direction internship is designed to provide an introduction to television productions.  The intern will work in the many facets of day-to-day studio and remote productions including control room operations, studio camera operations, videography, set design, lighting and construction.  Interns will also be exposed to pre-production functions such as scripting, budgeting and scheduling.  

Interns needed for Southern Remedy. 

Interns needed to assist in production of documentary series.  Show produced out of Jackson, but will include shoots across the state.  Broadcast students preferred. Duties will include all aspects of television production, making this an excellent opportunity for any student. Final Cut Pro experience is desired, but not a deal breaker.  There is no pay involved but it is a great opportunity to get some experience that they can list on their resumes and get college credits if allowed by the Department. 

Radio:
MPB Think Radio and MPB Music Radio provide radio programming for the purpose of educating, entertaining, and expanding the culture and social awareness of listeners.  Interns will be involved in radio productions, on-air work, copy writing, promotion, programming, and operating broadcast audio equipment. 

Evaluations

Supervisors will provide interns with verbal evaluation throughout the internship. This will serve as a gauge of the student's progress. Student will receive written evaluations at the conclusion of their internship based on their university's requirements. It is not the policy of Mississippi Public Broadcasting to assign grades; however MPB will work with students and their respective universities to fulfill necessary requirements for academic credit. MPB reserves the right to terminate any internship at any time.

Apply for an Internship

Students must complete the Student Internship Application form.  If class credit is associated with the internship, students must obtain the signature thier department chairperson prior to each semester. MPB's internship coordinator processes applications and assigns each student to an MPB department. The department supervisor will conduct interviews, assign tasks and supervise the student’s work.

Download the Application.

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Mail or hand deliver applications to the following address:

Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Student Internship Program
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39211