KQED

Marketing & Live Communications, Live Events 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. 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Communications and Live Events Intern to support our team in executing communication strategies and coordinating events. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communications, marketing, public relations, and event planning in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist in drafting and scheduling content for social media, newsletters, and blog posts.
  • Pitches KQED content to online media and researches future contacts.
  • Assists with organizing outreach activities and screenings at community events.
  • Helps create community engagement strategies and pitches event ideas. 
  • Helps identify community groups to partner with for specific programming events.
  • Assists with social media kit assembly. 
  • Attend team meetings and contribute ideas for improving communication and event strategies.
  • Provide support during events, including setup, registration, and technical assistance.
  • Assists in coordinating Community Advisory Panel quarterly meetings.
 
Candidate qualifications:
  • Interest and/or experience in public relations, marketing, community relations and event coordination.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with the ability to multitask.
  • Comfortable using tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, or social media platforms.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to take direction and to work independently
  • Bilingual a plus
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