Podcast Operations and Engagement Intern

Job overview

The Podcast Operations and Engagement Intern role is hybrid between KQED’s headquarters and remote work in San Francisco, CA. The internship pays $19.61 per hour for 16 hours per week, from January 19 through June 25, 2027. The role supports KQED’s podcast teams and audience engagement work. KQED’s podcasts aim to inform listeners and build community connections through public service journalism and storytelling. The intern contributes to podcast promotion and audience engagement through short-form video and social content, promotional copy and audio, and distribution support. The role also offers exposure to podcast metrics, promotional planning, audience strategy, and collaboration with production teams.

What you'll do

• Assist with planning, scripting, filming, and editing short-form videos for digital platforms
• help create social media assets such as thumbnails, graphics, and carousels
• write promotional copy for internal and external collaborators
• produce promotional audio
• assist with trafficking and distribution of promos and audio content
• attend meetings and support engagement activities as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

podcast operations

audience engagement

internship

hybrid

san francisco ca

kqed

16 hours per week

$19.61/hour

short-form video

social media content

podcast promotion

january–june 2027

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Paid, fixed-term internship with a stated 16-hour weekly schedule and hybrid work arrangement.

About the employer

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