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PBS Reno Writers Contest Intern (PBS Reno, Pack Intern, Spring '27)

**This internship is hosted by Channel 5 Public Broadcasting, INC. and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio and ASUN.

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Channel 5 Public Broadcasting, INC.

About Channel 5 Public Broadcasting, INC:

Founded in 1983, PBS Reno stands as a community pillar of award-earning television and educational programming. As a 501(c)3 community-licensed public television station, PBS Reno provides nationally acclaimed productions and local content to residents across central and northern Nevada and northeastern California. With a mission to “Entertain Your Curiosity,” we offer educational programming across three digital channels: PBS Reno 5.1 (flagship), PBS Reno Create 5.2 (lifestyle and how-to programming), and PBS KIDS Reno 5.3 (24/7/365 kids’ channel). Viewers can also access PBS Reno programming on-demand on the PBS Reno website, the PBS App, Roku, Apple TV, YouTube TV, PBS Reno YouTube Channel, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.

PBS Reno’s coverage area is among the largest of any PBS member station in the nation, reaching over 75,000 square-miles. From the peaks of Nevada’s tallest mountain ranges, our translators broadcast trusted national programming and PBS Reno originals to underserved rural communities. Across all platforms—including our three broadcast channels, website, streaming services, YouTube, and social media—PBS Reno engages over 592,000 individuals every month.

Beyond broadcasting, PBS Reno provides robust education services and engagement opportunities, including our annual PBS Reno Writers Contest and a variety of public events that connect audiences with educational resources, local content, and more.

Internship Description:

PBS Reno’s Education Department provides hands-on education workshops in classrooms and community organizations across northern Nevada. This department operates the robust Curiosity Classroom education program, which holds educational workshops in classrooms throughout the year and coordinates an annual PBS Reno Writers Contest. The Writers Contest continues to grow each year. In 2026, PBS Reno received 2,638 story entries.

The PBS Reno Writers Contest Intern will assist primarily with duties related to the Writers Contest. Some responsibilities may include setting up spreadsheets to organize details related to the contest; sending professional emails to teachers and parents about the contest; and picking up and dropping off stories at schools (intern must have a valid driver’s license, car, and excellent driving record, intern will be reimbursed for mileage); reading and recording entries; communicating information to the Vice President and Director of Education. When the intern is not working on tasks related to the Writers Contest, they will help restock Curiosity Classroom supplies, professionally and respectfully represent PBS Reno at community events, have the opportunity to learn about other PBS Reno departments, and complete other tasks as assigned by the Intern Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The PBS Reno Writers Contest Education Intern will assist primarily with duties related to the PBS Reno Writers Contest. Some responsibilities may include:
Setting up spreadsheets to organize details related to the contest.
Sending professional emails to teachers and parents about the contest.
Picking up and dropping off stories at local schools.
Reading and recording entries.
Communicating information to the Vice President and Director of Education.
Other duties as assigned may include:
Re-stocking Curiosity Classroom supplies.
Professionally and respectfully represent PBS Reno at Community events.
Opportunity to learn about other PBS Reno departments.

Goals and Expectations of the Intern:

Complete 120 hours of work as an intern (8-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total)
Keep clear and precise records of story entries.
Grow as a professional and as part of a dynamic team.
Communicate effectively with coworkers as well as teachers and community members.

Required Qualifications:

Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Spring ‘27 semester
December ‘26 or earlier graduates are not eligible for the Pack Internship Grant Program
Must have a valid driver’s license, car, and an excellent driving record.
Strong organizational skills.
Shows initiative and can be self-directed when supervisors are not available.
Attention to detail.
Able to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

Available to work during Spring Break.

Desired Schedule for Intern:

Applicants must be available to work 8-10 hours each week during normal business hours, 9:00am-5:00pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to be available during Spring Break (3/21/2026 – 3/29/2026).

PIGP internships require interns to complete 120 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.