Television Production Internship — Public Affairs, Spring 2027

Job overview

The Television Production Internship — Public Affairs, Spring 2027 is an onsite opportunity in Lexington, KY. Compensation is not specified; the internship is described as paid with an hourly wage and the opportunity to earn two semester stipends for performance markers. The role supports KET’s public affairs programs and content, including legislative coverage. The internship gives college students practical experience in television production, communications, and journalism by assisting KET professionals with creating, producing, and promoting public affairs programming. Students may gain experience in video, audio, editing, graphic design, production, administrative research, and legislative support.

What you'll do

• Assist with camera operation and audio work in the field and studio
• assist with editing footage and creating program graphics
• support on-air promotion production, teleprompter operation, and video and interview logging and transcription
• research content and legislation
• schedule and provide hospitality for program guests
• assist producers and associate producers
• and support production in Frankfort and Lexington. These are internship opportunities described in the posting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

television production internship

public affairs

spring 2027

ket

lexington ky

public media

journalism

communications

production

legislative coverage

college students

evening flexibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid hourly wage
• opportunity to earn two semester stipends for achieving performance markers.

Why this role

Paid semester internship; students must be pursuing a related degree, have completed at least 24 academic credit hours, and commit to at least 120 hours during one semester. Evening flexibility is required; job-related travel, including overnight stays, may be required.

About the employer

KET-Kentucky Educational Television is hiring for this role. Industry: Motion Picture and Video Production. Sector: 51.