Intern, MPR Archive at American Public Media

Position Information: 

• Start Date: January 5 – June 5, 2026  (9:00 - 5:00pm central) 
• Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid) 
• Compensation: $20.00/hour 
• Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected 
• Application requirement: include resume & cover letter 

Intern, Archive 

The MPR Archive preserves, maintains, and makes accessible the physical and digital broadcast recordings and history of the regional services of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR). As the Archive intern, you will assist the Archive in its mission to make this history accessible to our audiences and the public by working with the Archive team to digitize print collections vital for team reference and research, create and assign metadata, and develop associated digital collection. Such work will ensure that our catalog records and contents are accurate and complete, as well as easily findable by staff and audience members, both internally and externally. This essential work supports the MPR Archive in making the unique collections of MPR findable and accessible to the greater public, which has been broadcasting significant news and cultural programming since 1972. 

Key Learning Goals: 

The goal of this internship is to provide you with immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful work. At the end of your internship, you will have: 

• Gained experience handling archival materials 
• Developed familiarity with digitization and preservation practices 
• Developed understanding of archival and digital collections workflows 

Responsibilities: 

In this hands-on role, you will: 

• Digitize the Preview publication collection 
• Organize the digital assets and assign basic metadata 
• Prepare the new digital collection for publication on internal and public Archives webpages 

Benefits: 

• Eligible to accrue for sick and safe time off 
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA 
• Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan 

Programming: 

• Participate in robust on-boarding experience 
• Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc. 
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization 

Required Qualifications: 

• Students who are currently enrolled and have completed one year of their post-secondary program, are enrolled in a graduate program, or have earned a degree in the last 18 months
• Able to work 9:00 - 5:00pm central; Monday - Friday  
• Basic understanding of foundational archival concepts 
• Basic understanding of/ability to navigate digital collections databases 
• Proficiency with common computer applications 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Next Step in the Application: 

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following: 

• What interests you about this internship? 
• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field? 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Physical Demands: 
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time 
• Required to move about in the community 
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping 
• Required to lift or move materials up to 30 pounds 
• Working Conditions: 
• Moderate noise level 
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. 

MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM 

Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.