Winter Paid Intern - OnDemand Audio

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Position Summary:

Our internships are opportunities for college students or recent graduates to learn about the real-world demands of working in an award-winning public media newsroom. We aim to provide a meaningful experience for the intern and LAist and are seeking interns interested in on-demand audio. Interns in this area assist with research and production with on demand products such as LA Report and Imperfect Paradise.

We’ll be hiring for a spring internship, with an anticipated February 2026 start date.

Application Deadline: January 12, 2025 (5:00pm PT)

Position Responsibilities:
• Learn and perform various tasks that potentially include production, reporting, interviewing, writing, recording and cutting tape.
• Assist with research of story ideas/segment concepts.
• Conduct pre-interviews for guests and book interviews.
• Produce additional content for web, broadcast and social.
• Administrative duties, including tracking metrics
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Strong writing, editing, research and communication skills.
• Ability to manage several different projects at once.
• Ability to manage daily workload efficiently (good time management skills).
• Ability to meet deadlines as assigned.
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Slides)
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of broadcasting.
• Must be willing to work out of the LAist office in Pasadena, CA.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Interest in a journalism career.
• Familiarity with the values, sound of public radio.
• Some experience working in a broadcast or newsroom environment.
• Knowledge of digital editing technologies.
• Must be organized, responsible, and reliable.
• Must be willing and able to follow instructions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• 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
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level

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.