As a student intern at WUCF, you get hands-on experience in a major market media station amongst award-winning professionals. From content creation to lifelong education, the award-winning team at WUCF will help you prepare for your future in public media. 

Interested in learning from Central Florida's Storyteller?

Scroll down for to learn about various internship opportunities.

When to Apply: 

• Summer Semester: (May through August)
  Applications accepted February 1 – April 1
• Fall Semester: (September through December)
  Applications accepted March 1 – May 1
• Spring Semester: (January through May)
  Applications accepted September 1 – November 1

Once you've completed the application, please email it here along with your resume and cover letter detailing your career interests, prior experience, and why you would be a good fit for the WUCF team.

WUCF volunteers play an important role in bringing our mission to life across Central Florida. From supporting family-friendly community events to assisting with outreach initiatives, volunteers help us connect with neighbors of all ages through education, storytelling, and public service.

Whether you’re passionate about PBS KIDS, lifelong learning, or strengthening community connections, volunteering with WUCF is a meaningful way to get involved and make an impact.

Volunteer opportunities may include:

• Assisting at community and station-hosted events
• Supporting educational and outreach activities
• Helping represent WUCF in the community

Interested in volunteering with WUCF?

Please email Marissa Gallo at marissa.gallo@wucf.org to start the process of joining our WUCF Volunteer team. 

WUCF Communications Intern – 1 Fall/1 Spring
Interns will learn and explore tasks including digital and social media campaign strategies and creative, writing and editing for digital communications including newsletter production and graphic design.

WUCF Jazz Radio Intern – 1 Fall/1 Spring
The WUCF Jazz Intern supports on-air production and digital programming at a jazz-focused radio station while gaining hands-on experience in audio editing and daily station operations. Pre-requisite is Radio Production (RTV 4561)

WUCF Corporate Partnerships Intern - 1 Fall/1 Spring
This intern will work with the Community Impact team to help identify and cultivate partnerships with Central Florida corporations and non-profit businesses. Assist with research, reviewing copy, learning FCC guidelines and more.

WUCF Education Intern – 1 Fall/1 Spring/1 Summer
Interns assist the WUCF Education team connect with students, educators and families, engaging with local and PBS Kids content priorities centered around education.  Currently open to College of Education students only. Please go through the UCF College of Education for more information.

WUCF TV Production Intern – 1 Fall/1 Spring
Duties and tasks include learning tv studio and field production gear and practices.
Pre-requisite is TV Practicum (RTV 3942L)

WUCF IT Intern – 1 Fall/1 Spring 
This position will assist in WUCF IT functions. Tasks include answering call tickets, learning the media operation from the IT perspective.

WUCF TV Florida Road Trip Intern – 1 Fall/1 Spring/1 Summer
This position will assist the WUCF Florida Road Trip team on their statewide series. Duties include research, writing, storytelling, video editing and videography.

WUCF Digital Production Intern – 1 Fall/1 Spring/1 Summer
This position will assist in creating digital content for shows and station branding on social media. Duties include editing video, creating graphics, writing scripts, and research.

WUCF TV Promotions Intern – 1 Fall/1 Spring/1 Summer
This position will assist in creating promotional video content for on-air and online. Duties include editing video, creating graphics, and writing scripts for shows, events and station branding.

What factors do you consider when selecting an intern?
An applicant's skills, strengths, academic record, prior experience, career interests, and current departmental needs at WUCF.

Are WUCF TV internships paid or unpaid?
All internships are unpaid and must be completed for college credit. WUCF also considers "work-study" students and special academic mentor programs.

How often do you offer internships?
WUCF offers internships every semester in different departments throughout the station depending upon need.

How do I apply?
Download this application and email it here along with your resume and cover letter detailing your career interests, prior experience, and why you would be a good fit for the WUCF team.

When do I apply?
Summer: (May through August) Applications accepted February 1 – April 1

Fall: (September through December) Applications accepted March 1 – May 1

Spring: (January through May) Applications accepted September 1 – November 1

Any questions?  Click Here to contact WUCF.