Forum Intern

Job overview

The Forum Intern role is hybrid between KQED's headquarters in San Francisco, CA, and remote work, and pays $19.61 per hour. The internship is 16 hours per week from January 19 through June 25, 2027. KQED's Forum is a daily conversation and news program, and KQED's public-media mission serves Northern California through journalism, community dialogue, and the arts. The intern supports live radio production through research, guest interviews, broadcast assistance, web and social content, and administrative work. The position offers hands-on exposure to daily public radio production and training in news writing, interviewing, research, and basic audio editing.

What you'll do

• Research program topics and suggest show ideas
• conduct preliminary phone interviews with potential guests
• provide production assistance before, during, and after live broadcasts
• create web pages and social media posts
• perform routine administrative tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forum intern

hybrid

san francisco ca

kqed

$19.61/hr

16 hours per week

public radio

show research

guest interviews

live broadcast production

social media

audio editing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Paid internship at 16 hours per week; prior journalism experience is desired but not required. Application deadline is October 30, 2026.

About the employer

KQED is hiring for this role. Industry: Radio Broadcasting Stations. Sector: 51.