Summer Intern - Finance and Accounting (Hybrid, Paid)

POSITION TITLE:  Finance and Accounting Summer Intern (Hybrid, Paid) 

TEAM:  Finance and Accounting 

LOCATION:  Arlington, VA (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week in office) 

STATUS:  Full-time, Summer 2026  

MANAGER:  Sr. Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

PBS Distribution (PBSd) is a leading distributor of public media content around the world, entertaining audiences across platforms and formats. The company, a joint venture of PBS and GBH Boston, provides premium content through multiple digital channels and video services.  PBS Distribution operates seven subscription streaming channels — PBS Masterpiece (US and CA), PBS KIDS, PBS Living, PBS Documentaries (US and CA) and PBS America (U.K.)  as well as numerous Free Advertising-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) Channels in the U.S. and U.K.  In addition, the company reaches viewers through Transactional Video On Demand (TVOD), Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) licensing, Advertising-Supported Video on Demand (AVOD), DVD and Blu-ray, theatrical releasing, educational platforms, non-theatrical and inflight sales, and serves broadcasters and producers providing program sales and co-production financing. 

PBS Distribution is proud to be a workplace supporting, celebrating, and thriving as a team.   

INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES: 

The Finance and Accounting Intern will gain a foundational knowledge of how the Finance and Accounting teams both function within PBSd to achieve and exceed company goals.  This person will gain an understanding of financial reporting processes and how financial performance is measured.  The Intern will work with the Finance and Accounting teams to analyze data, build financial performance reports, automate financial reports, perform Audits, and document processes and workflows. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Gather, clean, aggregate, maintain, and analyze data. 

• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders to build reports. 

• Prepare financial reports. 

• Provide support during external audits by collecting invoice documentation, contracts, and other required materials.  

• Provide administrative support by organizing and updating digital files, including account reconciliations and supporting documentation, to help maintain an environment that is ready for an audit.

• Create automated reports leveraging either Microsoft Power BI or other financial consolidation systems. 

• Document process and workflows for financial reports. 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (students who have graduated are not eligible) 

• Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Data Analytics, or similar major 

• Previous internship experience strongly preferred 

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 

• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and analytical skills 

• Advanced proficiency in MS office applications, especially PowerPoint and Excel 

• Working knowledge of data visualization and reporting platforms, such as Power BI, preferred 

• General exposure to financial tools and technologies, such as MS Dynamics 365, Quickbooks, NetSuite, or similar a plus  

PBS Distribution (PBSd) is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  

PBS Distribution is a for-profit organization with a mission to drive profitable growth by building key partnerships and distributing inspiring content. PBS Distribution is headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Boston, MA and London, UK.