Intern, Academic at Los Angeles Times in El Segundo, California

Job Description:

Join the hundreds of talented and innovative team members who are making an impact every day at California Times, incorporating Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union-Tribune, two of the most iconic media brands in the nation. Whether you love to tell compelling stories or want to drive our award-winning powerhouse in new directions, the Los Angeles Times team is the place to be.

Job Description Summary

Interested in working with some of the best journalists around? We offer 10 weeks of intensive, hands-on experience in a region where big stories are the norm.

We place interns throughout the Los Angeles Times: Metro/Local, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Business, Features (Fashion, Food, Travel, Home Design, Mind & Body), Foreign/National, Editorial Pages, Photography/Video, Data and Graphics, Copy Desk, Design, Digital/Engagement and in our Washington, D.C., bureau. These are paid internships and placements usually run from June to late August. We do not have fall or spring internships.

Job Description

Applicants must be actively working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree and must be eligible to work in the U.S. Graduates may qualify if they’ve finished school within six months of the start of the internship.

Applicants for the visual journalism and most reporting internships must have a valid driver's license and access to a car in good working condition.

Internships are for students who have not worked professionally as staff journalists. Little training is offered, so previous internship experience is required.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at the Los Angeles Times!  We look forward to reviewing your application.