Spring 2027 Television Production Internship - Louisville

Television Production Internship Spring 2027 O. Leonard Press Public Affairs Internship

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 Louisville, Kentucky Production Center at 471 West Main Street.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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