Featured Internships

Open Positions and Internship Opportunities

Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency 

The Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) Student Experience (DSE) is a paid internship program designed to attract diverse and talented students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.  Students have an opportunity to gain marketable developmental experience in counterintelligence and insider threat, industrial security, personnel security, security training, and other DCSA core mission and support areas.

Learn more about the DSE program

For additional questions, contact DCSA Student Programs at dcsa.studentprograms@mail.mil.

Incubator Productions Internship 

Internship Tracks:
● Editorial + Publishing
● Mobile Cartoon Museum
● Business Administrative
● Web Management + Digital Marketing

Location: Remote/Flexible (with opportunities for in-person event support if based in Pittsburgh)

Duration: Open

Expected Hours: 10 hours/week

Total Hours: 120

Application Deadline: Rolling. Apply early for preferred term placement.

 

About the Role
Publishing is more than just printing a book—it's about building community around creators and their stories. At Incubator Productions, we’re a cartoonist consultancy and small press dedicated to turning original ideas into tangible, community-centered projects.

As an Intern, you’ll contribute to the launch of upcoming publications, develop our educational workshop program, and help shape efforts for our Mobile Cartoon Museum—a pop-up experience blending education, original art, and immersive comics culture.

Internship Structure & Tracks
All interns will gain experience in the core areas below, with the opportunity to specialize in one of four tracks that align with their interests or career goals.

Core Responsibilities (All Tracks)

1. Public Communications
   ● Support community outreach for Incubator Productions via email campaigns and social media.
   ● Book and coordinate events using online platforms and community calendars.

2. Strategic Planning
   ● Research potential partnership opportunities.
   ● Assist with outreach campaigns and documentation alongside other interns and directors.

3. Visual Design + Document Preparation
   ● Create digital collateral using Figma and Mailchimp.
   ● Contribute to animated promos and other illustrated graphic designs.

4. Event Assistance
   ● Support set-up, breakdown, and facilitation of educational workshops, bookstore signings, and Mobile Cartoon Museum pop-ups.

Available Tracks
*Note that interns will be expected to contribute across various tracks according to Incubator’s pressing needs.

1. Mobile Cartoon Museum Track For those interested in curatorial practice, education, or event production.
   ● Assist in planning museum appearances and layout.
   ● Help refine educational tools, signage, and portable displays.
   ● Document community engagement and gather user feedback during museum activations.

2. Business Administrative Track For aspiring project managers or nonprofit/arts administrators.
   ● Track partnership leads and produce follow-up communications.
   ● Create internal planning docs and calendars.
   ● Support budget, inventory, and fulfillment tracking for company projects.

3. Web Management Track For those interested in digital publishing and web communications.
   ● Update Incubator’s website and landing pages for current projects.
   ● Manage and archive visual content for blog posts, galleries, and press kits.
   ● Assist with metrics reporting on email, social, and site engagement.

4. Editorial/Publishing Track For those passionate about storytelling, editing, and content creation.
   ● Assist in proofreading, copyediting, and preparing files for print and digital publication.
   ● Help manage storyboards, page layouts, and script revisions.
   ● Participate in developmental editing sessions with creators and editors.
   ● Support press kit creation and backmatter development for upcoming publications.

Who Should Apply
We’re seeking curious, creative, and collaborative individuals interested in publishing, comics, arts education, or entrepreneurship. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, communicative, and eager to work across disciplines.

Preferred Skills:
   ● Strong writing or visual communication abilities
   ● Comfort with Google Suite, Canva, Mailchimp, or Figma (we’ll train as needed)
   ● Passion for comics, illustration, or storytelling
   ● Interest in working with diverse creators and audiences

What You’ll Gain
   ● A holistic understanding of independent publishing from concept to launch
   ● Hands-on experience with event production, educational outreach, and partner engagement
   ● Mentorship and feedback from professional cartoonists and educators
   ● Real-world design and content for your portfolio
   ● Letter of recommendation and reference upon successful completion

How to Apply
Send a brief cover letter and resume to [isaac@incubatorproductions.com] with the subject line: Incubator Productions Internship – [Your Name]. In your message, let us know which track you're most interested in and why.

* A creative portfolio is not necessary to apply. But if you have one to share, please include it too!

Institute of Politics Internships 

The Institute of Politics (IOP) has provided internship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students for over 20 years. If you are interested in regional policy research, connecting with the community leaders, elected officials, and other policy experts and decision-makers, and learning more about an area of policy issues impacting our region, then internship with the Institute of Politics is for you! We also offer students the opportunity to intern with the IOP's Elsie Hillman Civic Forum where interns can learn more about community and civic engagement programming and outreach.

Internships are offered typically every summer or fall semester, and interns typical work with us through an entire year (summer, fall and spring terms). 

Check out the Institute of Politics Internship webpage for more information.

WPTS Radio: Fall and Spring Semester Internship Opportunities - Apply now for the spring 2026 semester!

Pitt's Radio Station WPTS is pleased to offer three internships to current Pitt students with an interest in radio and related media.

Internships are available in fall and spring semesters. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Greg Weston at grw8@pitt.edu.

WPTS RADIO WRITING INTERNSHIP

POSITION SUMMARY:

WPTS Radio – Pitt’s student-run FM radio station – is seeking a writing intern. Intern will work 10 hours per week supporting the staff of WPTS Radio in the research and creation of on-air scripts and website content. Interns will be taught best practices of radio industry, principles of broadcast writing and applicable radio/audio technologies. Intern to be supervised by WPTS Radio General Manager. This position is unpaid but can earn up to three credits.

DUTIES:

May include:

Research and writing of on-air promos and liners
Research and writing of public service announcements
Producing written content for wptsradio.org
Recording and production of scripts

QUALIFICATIONS:

Interns must be University of Pittsburgh undergraduate student. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills. General knowledge of radio and social media. Familiarity with WPTS Radio and/or alternative music a plus.

WPTS RADIO PROGRAMMING INTERNSHIP

POSITION SUMMARY:

WPTS Radio – Pitt’s student-run FM radio station – is seeking a programming intern. Intern will work 10 hours per week supporting the Programming and Music departments of WPTS Radio in the creation and organization of content for WPTS Radio. Interns will be taught best practices of radio industry, develop proficiency with MusicMaster and other industry-wide software platforms, and learn philosophies of radio programming. Intern to be supervised by WPTS Radio General Manager. This position is unpaid but can earn up to three credits.

DUTIES:

May include:

Creation of station playlists
Scheduling on-air elements in MusicMaster software
Categorization and maintenance of music library
Voice-tracking of radio shows
Production of audio elements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Interns must be University of Pittsburgh undergraduate student. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills. General knowledge of radio and social media. Familiarity with WPTS Radio and/or alternative music a plus.

WPTS RADIO MARKETING INTERNSHIP

POSITION SUMMARY:

WPTS Radio – Pitt’s student-run FM radio station – is seeking a marketing intern. This position will support the Promotions and Underwriting departments of WPTS Radio in expanding the WPTS audience, executing events and developing external contacts. Interns will be taught best practices of radio industry, and will learn how to connect with an audience and execute events.  Intern to be supervised by WPTS Radio General Manager. This position is unpaid but can earn up to three credits.

DUTIES:

May include:

Assistance in developing and executing station events
Development of sales leads
Conceptualizing and designing station promotional materials
Designing and posting flyers
Interfacing with external partners

QUALIFICATIONS:

Interns must be University of Pittsburgh undergraduate student. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills. General knowledge of radio and social media. Familiarity with WPTS Radio and/or alternative music a plus.

Sports Television Internship

The College of General Studies (CGS), Pitt Athletics, and the Pitt Panthers Television department have teamed up to provide students with an exciting new internship opportunity. Students selected for an internship at Pitt Panthers TV work with an executive producer to cover a Pitt sport and learn how to produce live television broadcasts for air on The Comcast Network, ACC Digital Network, and/or ESPN 3. Interns may create graphics for broadcasts, write scripts for talent, edit highlight packages, assist the director, and more.

Successful interns are self-starters who enjoy being creative and working with others, and who want to learn how to successfully produce live television. The internship is offered for credit and may grow into a paid position in the control room for the right candidate.

To apply, send a resume, cover letter and which Pitt sport(s) interests you to kzitch@athletics.pitt.edu.

For more information, see your CGS advisor.