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Intern (Production Management & Operations)

PBS
United States, Virginia, Arlington
2100 Crystal Drive (Show on map)
Mar 09, 2026
Position Title: Intern Department: Production Management & Operations Corporate Area: General Audience Programming Status: Temporary, Part time NonExempt Manager Title: Sr. Director, Programming Operations & Strategy Position Overview: Production Management & Operations ("PMO") works alongside internal stakeholders and with PBS member stations and producers to facilitate the creation of multiplatform content. The group operates within two prime areas of focus: 1. Production Operations: It functions as a linchpin with broad reach across business units, including: GA and KIDS Programming, Digital, Marketing, Communications, Distribution, Business Affairs & Legal, and Finance. Externally, it interfaces with key funding partner organizations to include: the PBS Foundation, PBS Distribution, producers, and PBS member stations. 2. Production Management: It partners with in-house content teams, PBS stations, and the domestic and international production community. In this regard, the group oversees production logistics and PBS's financial investments for all content in active negotiation, development, production, delivery, and project reconciliation. The PMO Intern is required to perform 360-degree effective communication and relationship building, working within the department to assist with the flow of information to all partners while also providing support for the assigned Senior Director, Programming Operations & Strategy (as "Manager"). Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Systems & Processes/Special Assignments Support the ongoing buildout and optimization of the inter-departmental project management platform (hosted on monday.com); help to ensure cross-department visibility and workflow alignment. In collaboration with cross-department stakeholders, work on specialty assignments, including but not limited to the reboot and rollout of essential producer support materials. The intern will be a key partner in this effort. Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve documentation across systems. Production Operations Shadow the review and evaluation of producer proposals to ensure alignment with PBS's editorial, strategic, and financial goals. Coordinate with internal business units to determine work scope on a project-by-project basis. In partnership with assigned Manager, help move assigned projects through cross-department meetings and systems, and onwards towards contracting. Shadow consultation work with internal constituents to help tailor specific project requirements. Contracting Assist with the analysis of producer assumptions, production budgets, funding plans, staffing and production schedules, and production financial cash flows. Support the creation of payment schedules and content deliverable documents as they relate to agreed editorial proposals. Assist in identifying, tracking, and communicating funder sources. Help prepare and finalize internally approved production exhibits for contract. Assist with new vendor setup. Production In collaboration with Programming, helps to organize project "kick-off" and "check-in" meetings with internal and external production partners. Manage and update funder revenue data within PBS systems, helping to generate reports and supporting funder compliance documentation. Track cross-department milestone completion and collaborate with PMO Assistant Directors to initiate payment authorizations. Requirements for success: Some previous exposure to content production logistics; production budgets and schedules. Seeking or completed a BS/BA in Film/TV/Digital Production - or - equivalent education exposure and experience. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Team player. Problem solver. Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Very important. Microsoft 365 with Excel, Word, OneDrive/SharePoint, and PowerPoint experience good to have. Experience with data management, analysis, and reporting. Data visualization experience a plus. Knowledge of Project Management tools (Monday.com, or similar), AI tools (CoPilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc), and Presentation Tools like Canva nice to have. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information. Skill the Intern may gain: Effective Cross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder Management Project Management & Process Optimization Production Budgeting & Financial Analysis Contracting & Documentation Support Data Management & Reporting (monday.com) Overall, this internship would build a strong foundation in production operations, financial oversight, cross-department coordination, and structured project management within a non-profit media organization. Additional Information: Time Commitment: June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026 Compensation: Undergraduate students receive $15/hour, graduate students receive $17/hour PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia