KQED

KQED Food & Check, Please! Bay Area Digital Engagement Intern

San Francisco, CA - Internship

Deadline to apply for KQED Internships is Friday October 31st, 2025. Please state which internship(s) you are applying for in your cover letter and apply to each one individually. 

This is a paid internship, working 16 hours per week from January 20, 2026 through June 26, 2026. Current Salary is $19.18 per hour. 

The KQED Food & Check, Please! Bay Area Digital Engagement Intern plays a key role in building and connecting with our audience through social media platforms, online community interaction, influencer outreach, event support, and more. The engagement intern is a core member of the engagement team, offering ideas and creativity to a small but nimble crew. The intern will help with the promotion and outreach of Check, Please! Bay Area and other food programming across both broadcast and digital properties and with pre- and post-production efforts, as needed. We encourage applicants to bring their unique passions and interests to the table and work with us to find an opportunity for growth that is tailored to their career goals.

 

One of our core values at KQED is that we are better together, and that we commit to learning, growth, and holding ourselves accountable. We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.

 

KQED Code of Ethics  https://www.kqed.org/about/code-ethics

 

Essential Functions:

  • Support management of KQED Food’s social media accounts to engage with audiences and reach digital goals, collaborating with the Audience Engagement and Content Producer to brainstorm and test new ideas.
  • Assist in creating original digital content (memes, GIFs, vertical video, imagery, graphics) for social media with a focus on engaging captions, interactive posts, and trend-driven content.
  • Help monitor social media performance and gather insights to inform strategy.
  • Contribute to audience engagement activities and research, including chefs, guests, restaurants, organizations, and media companies.
  • Produce social media toolkits in collaboration with the team, including social media sharelines and graphics.
  • Assist with copy prep for Check, Please! Bay Area marketing, and support producers on taping days by capturing behind-the-scenes content for social media, where needed.
  • Attend weekly editorial and engagement team meetings.
  • Pitch and lead a digital engagement project centered around your interests!

Knowledge/Experience Required:

Even if you're developing these skills, we encourage you to apply! Many of these requirements can be learned on the job.

  • Familiarity with major social media platforms with an interest in experimenting with social-first formats and trends.
  • Passion for food and drink, ideally with some knowledge of the Bay Area culinary scene.
  • Comfort using digital tools (Google Drive, Canva, basic video publishing tools).
  • Strong research, organization, and time management skills with the ability to work independently and balance multiple assignments.
  • Ability to write concise, engaging, and platform-appropriate social media copy.
  • Cultural competence and eagerness to engage with diverse communities.
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