Think Intern, Summer 2026

THINK INTERN, SUMMER 2026

 

KERA is looking for a Think Intern to help produce our daily talk show.

WHO WE ARE:
Serving the country’s fifth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 4.5 million people monthly through KERA TV , KERA News , KXT , WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle . For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning.

As we seek to recognize and reflect our audience and communities, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and points of view to consider employment opportunities at KERA.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Do you regularly refer friends with existential questions to This American Life episodes or begin conversations with “I heard this story on NPR…”? Are you the first to volunteer when something just needs to be done? Do you want an award-winning team to show you the ropes of producing a radio show?

If that sounds like you – and you’re a student with designs on a media career – you might just be the right intern for KERA’s Think show.

As a paid intern, you will be helping with the production of our daily talk show, Think , where host Krys Boyd picks the brains of documentarians, authors, politicians and influencers. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how the show is produced. You’ll play a vital role in helping Krys prepare for her interviews, and you’ll actively participate in our pitch sessions – each semester, show ideas pitched by Think interns make it to the air.

This is an FLSA classified non-exempt position and will report to the Executive Producer, Talk Shows.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Interns play a vital role in making Think happen every day and responsibilities may change on a weekly or daily basis, depending on the needs of the department.

• Compiling guest/topic research
• Writing daily rundowns
• Producing audio for shows
• Pitching show and story ideas
• Greeting and escorting in-studio guests
• Writing social media teasers
• Drafting web posts
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

As a KERA employee:

• Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
Qualified applicants must be current students (in an accredited degree program) or have graduated no more than 12 months prior to the start of the internship.

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions. If you don't meet every job qualification but have some of these skills and think you’re the right person for the job, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself.

• Portfolio that includes samples of your news stories
• Cover letter that includes a pitch for a Think show
• Knowledge of public radio and the Think show
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Solid understanding of AP style

BONUS IF YOU BRING:

• Passion for public media
• Audio editing experience
• Intern or work experience at a daily news organization

 

SALARY RANGE
$16 per hour paid on a bi-weekly pay period. Interns can expect to work 15-20 hours per week

LOCATION:
The internship is based in Dallas/Fort Worth, but interns can work a hybrid schedule. Interns should have some availability between 9am and 5pm (M-F) and are expected to work some days in-person at our Fair Park office in Dallas, TX. Hours are flexible, and we will work with you to accommodate class schedules.

The internship will begin around May 11, 2026, and end August 14, 2026. There may be opportunities to extend the internship into the Fall 2026 term.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the application on KERA’s employment page.
• Add a cover letter including links to samples of your written news stories, audio stories, video or photography work. If possible, please also include a link to an online portfolio.
• In your cover letter, include a pitch for a Think show– including the topic we’ll discuss and who we should talk with

 

APPLICATION TIMELINE:
We generally close roles 2-4 weeks after posting. The hiring process may continue for several weeks after the closing of the role depending on the number of applicants.

KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.