KIPP Texas Public Schools is a nonprofit public charter school network, dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for college success and choice-filled lives. Today, KIPP Texas operates 59 public charter schools educating over 31,100 students across four regions – Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. KIPP schools are part of the free public school system and enrollment is open to all students. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income families.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The Broadcast Media Intern will (work remotely while schools remain closed):

• Research and present viable options for equipment needed to produce a high quality podcast to include but not limited to: computer hardware, high quality microphones, high quality headphones, high quality web cameras, recording software, storage and server needs.
• Record and edit video and audio to be used in podcast shows
• Publish podcast segments
• Outreach and coordinate scheduling to book contributors to participate in KTC podcasts
• Maintain communications with KTC staff and advisors on resources available to support KIPPsters to and through college and career
• Work with the Retention and Completion Specialists, Transition Specialist and the Career team   to gain access to resources and engagement opportunities for KIPP alumni
• Interview KIPP alumni to identify issues and initiatives most that are of highest importance in their lives
• Collect, record, and interpret engagement data for content produced through podcast, newsletters, Instagram, and other KTC social platforms.
• Provide perspective on challenges and advantages of transitioning into life post-high school and accomplishing goals as an 18-24 year old

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE:

• An interest in live broadcast production essential
• Knowledge of video and editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Articulate
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite programs or similar creative publishing and editing software
• Working knowledge of Mac, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office
• Extreme interest and passion about online video, especially YouTube
• Willingness to go above and beyond to provide great work
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

SKILLS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Comfort in using data dashboards
• Strong command in using the internet and social media websites
• Excellent time-management Skills
• Ability to strategize and develop solutions to complex challenges
• Independent  thinker and problem-solver

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.