
public utility organization
Matern Staffing is hiring a Podcast Producer & Editor Intern for a public utility organization in Fredericksburg, VA. As part of the Communications & Public Relations team, you’ll help shape a brand-new podcast series—from pitching episode ideas and booking guests to writing scripts and editing audio.
Do you love podcasts and dream about creating one from the ground up? This Podcast Producer & Editor Intern is your chance to bring stories to life that inform, inspire, and connect communities. It is a hybrid role with part-time hours (15–25 hours/week), perfect for students eager to gain real-world media production experience.
Salary & Schedule:
- Hybrid schedule
- $15-$20/hr
What You’ll Do:
- Help develop a brand-new podcast from concept to final cut
- Research topics and write compelling interview questions
- Book and coordinate podcast guests
- Record, edit, and produce engaging podcast episodes
- Assist with publishing episodes across digital platforms and promoting them through social media
- Maintain organized audio files and content calendars
- Collaborate with the communications team on storytelling and outreach strategies
What You’ll Need:
- Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) a degree program in communications, journalism, media production, English, or a related field (3.0 GPA or higher preferred)
- A passion for storytelling through audio
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- A self-starter mindset with creativity and curiosity at the core
What You’ll Gain:
- Lead your own projects
- Write with purpose and power
- Plan content that pops
- Speak in a brand voice — and know when to shake it up
- Communicate clearly in a complex industry (like… explaining why EVs are cool without sounding like a textbook)
About our client:
Our client is a member-owned utility that provides electric service to over 180,000 connections for member-owners across 22 counties. Their goal every day is to provide affordable and reliable electric service to support residents, major businesses and initiatives like data centers.
About Matern Staffing:
For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.
Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.