Are you interested in pursuing a career in public media, journalism, communication, or political science?
Come intern for Kentucky Educational Television, (KET), one of the largest and most respected statewide public broadcasting networks in the nation.
The Television Production Internship (O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship) offers motivated college students an exceptional opportunity to gain skills and practical work experience in production, communications, and journalism. Students will work closely with KET professionals in the creation, production, and/or promotion of public affairs programs and content.
This paid internship includes an hourly wage plus the opportunity to earn two stipends during the semester for achieving certain performance markers.
LOCATION:
Student(s) selected will work at the Lexington, Kentucky Network Center at 600 Cooper Drive.
OPPORTUNITIES:
While working on programs like Comment on Kentucky, Kentucky Tonight, Kentucky Edition, News Quiz, and legislative coverage, students have the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as:
- Video—Assisting in camera operation in the field and in the studio
- Audio—Assisting audio technicians in the field and in the studio
- Editing—Assisting in editing footage
- Graphic Design—Assisting in creating graphics for programs
- Production—Assisting with on-air promotion production; running teleprompter; logging and transcribing video and interviews
- Administrative—Researching content, legislation, and other information; scheduling and providing hospitality for guests appearing on programs; assisting producers and associate producers
- Legislative Support—Support in all areas of production in Frankfort and Lexington
- Students must be currently pursuing a degree in a related field at the time of application and during the internship.
- Students must have completed at least 24 academic credit hours or equivalent and be in good academic standing.
- Must have strong computer, writing and communication skills with course work and or interest in Public Media, Journalism, Civics, or Politics.
- Must commit to at least 120 hours during one semester and have the flexibility to work evening hours.
- May require job-related travel including overnight stays; sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50lbs.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
October 31, 2026
QUESTIONS: Please contact Devetta Jackson at djackson@ket.org or [email protected].
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in a related field during application and internship
- Completed at least 24 academic credit hours or equivalent
- Good academic standing
- Strong computer, writing, and communication skills
- Coursework or interest in public media, journalism, civics, or politics
- Commitment to at least 120 hours during one semester
- Flexibility to work evening hours
- Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays, if required
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods
- Ability to handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds
What We Do
KET is Kentucky’s largest classroom – on television and digital platforms. Every child and adult, regardless of background, place of residence or economic status, can access quality education and lifelong learning through KET. An innovative producer of digital education tools that support student achievement, KET produces and provides efficient, high-quality early childhood education; K-12 instructional resources; online high-school classes; and teacher professional development; as well as adult learning and workforce development. Kentucky's highest-quality source for trusted public affairs and inspiring arts programming, KET shares diverse views and opinions, travels to exciting places around the world, and provides "front row seats" at memorable performances. KET is the largest public broadcasting network in the country, reaching 5.5 million people in Kentucky and the seven surrounding states through 16 transmitters. Every week, more than one million people explore Kentucky and the world with KET. Learn more about Kentucky’s preeminent public media organization at KET.org.
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