Public Media Group of Southern California

Marketing Intern

Burbank, CA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableTemporary

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

Position Title: Marketing Intern
Department: Marketing & Communications
Supervisor: Marketing Manager
Classification: Temporary, Part-Time (20-25 hours), Non-Exempt
Duration: July 20, 2026 – October 9, 2026
Office Location: Burbank, CA and Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $18.00/ hourly
Work with a Purpose!
PBS SoCal is looking for an eager Marketing or Communications Intern this Fall. If you are looking to improve your marketing skill and gain valuable experience while learning about the entertainment field, please send your resume and cover letter today!
About PBS SoCal
PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region, and the full schedule of trusted PBS programs. PBS SoCal content channels are available for free on internet-connected screens and six local broadcast channels.
A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations and delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.
Job Overview
The Marketing Intern will support PBS SoCal’s marketing efforts across owned and paid media, including cross-platform campaign and advertising planning. In addition to collaborating with the Marketing team to execute various promotional strategies, the Marketing Intern will conduct market research, assist in the creation of marketing materials, and help to drive brand awareness and engagement and collaborate cross-functionally with other departments.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Support campaign efforts, including planning and monitoring deliverables and deadlines
  • Assist with reporting by gathering and presenting the department’s monthly KPIs
  • Updating and maintaining assets library
  • Staying abreast of upcoming programming, campaigns, and events and updating supporting documents
  • Help research new advertising outlets as needed
  • Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Available for a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Reliable transportation for travel to in-person meetings and events
  • Familiarity or interest in television and media
  • Knowledge of (or interest in learning) advertising channels including Campaign Manager 360, Display & Video 360, Google Search, YouTube, Spotify, and OTT platforms such as Amazon Fire TV & Tablet and Roku
  • Interest in understanding data and interpreting it into meaningful trends or results
  • Great attention to detail
  • Possess organizational, communication, and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently, and manage multiple projects concurrently in an ever-evolving environment
  • Collaborative, collegial, resourceful, and willing to pitch in on a variety of projects
  • Passionate about proactively learning and researching new media and emerging technologies
  • A curious observer, with a willingness to try and test new tactics
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The working conditions are primarily in a telecommuting setting. However, the position will require occasional meetings in our Burbank, CA, and/or Costa Mesa, CA office, and offsite travel to printers or a nearby venue.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PBS SoCal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.