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Bixby Knolls Community Foundation – Marketing & Events Intern: The Bixby Knolls Community Foundation is offering a paid in-person marketing and events internship from June through December, requiring approximately 15 hours per week. The intern will support planning and execution of community events, assist with event logistics and outreach, and contribute to marketing efforts including social media, website updates, and promotional materials. Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and references to apply. Deadline to submit applications is 11:59 p.m. on April 19, 2026. Learn more at the Bixby Knolls .

The Desert Sun (USA TODAY Network) – Visuals & Social Media Intern: The Desert Sun is offering a paid, 10-week summer internship in California’s Coachella Valley focused on multimedia journalism and social media storytelling. Interns will produce photo, video, and written content, including vertical videos for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, while collaborating with newsroom teams on breaking news, entertainment, and feature coverage. Responsibilities include shooting and editing multimedia packages, researching materials, and contributing to audience engagement strategies in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have strong reporting, multimedia, and organizational skills. Applicants must have reliable transportation, submit a resume, cover letter, and work samples, and be able to meet deadline-driven production expectations. Apply through the .

EdSource – California Student Journalism Corps Intern: EdSource is offering a paid, part-time, fully remote internship through its California Student Journalism Corps, providing college students with hands-on experience in education reporting. Interns contribute by reporting stories, writing commentary, conducting interviews, and collaborating with professional journalists, with opportunities to earn bylines, participate in podcasts, and cover issues impacting their campuses and communities. The role includes weekly virtual meetings (4–6 hours) with editors and guest speakers, along with independent reporting work. Interns receive a $1,000 stipend per session and may earn academic credit while building a professional portfolio. Ideal candidates are college students with experience in reporting or editing who are interested in journalism and education policy. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples to Submit the application packet to Student Corps editors Tanya Perez, at studentcorps@edsource.org and Daniel Vasquez, at studentcorps-socal@edsource.org. 

The Emma Bowen Foundation – Journalism and Public Relations Interns: EBF offers a paid, full-time summer internship designed to prepare students for careers in journalism and public relations. Eligible applicants include undergraduates graduating spring 2026 or later who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Interns must commit to a minimum of eight continuous weeks, typically starting in May or June, and work 35–40 hours per week based on partner company requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years old before the internship begins and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Internship length and exact dates vary depending on the partner organization. The program provides hands-on experience and entry points into competitive journalism and PR careers. Placement selections are determined by May 15. Apply by completing . 

Grand Vision Foundation – Marketing Intern: Grand Vision Foundation, a nonprofit arts organization in San Pedro, is offering a paid marketing internship through the LA County Arts Internship program. The position totals up to 400 hours at approximately 20 hours per week starting in June 2026. The intern will create written and digital promotional materials for the organization’s 2026–27 concerts and events at the Grand Annex Music Hall, while also supporting event setup, ticket sales, and general administrative tasks. This role provides hands-on experience in arts marketing, content creation, and community engagement, with opportunities to develop storytelling and social media skills. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students interested in marketing, communications, or live event promotion who are strong writers, organized, and comfortable using social media and digital tools. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by May 4, 2026, to Ms. Taran Schindler, artistic director, at HR@grandvision.org.

Inspired Journal – PR & Marketing Intern: Inspired Journal is offering an unpaid, remote, three-month PR & Marketing internship for academic credit, focused on supporting sponsorship outreach and event marketing for the InSummit Women’s Summit in Arizona. Interns will research potential sponsors, draft partnership communications, track outreach efforts, and assist with event marketing planning and coordination. This role provides hands-on experience in public relations, brand partnerships, and event promotion within a structured, mentorship-driven environment. To apply, email your resume to inspiredjournalteam@gmail.com with the subject ine: PR & Marketing Internship – InSummit.

JSA+Partners – Public Relations Intern: JSA+Partners, a Santa Monica-based boutique communications firm, is offering a paid, part-time to full-time summer internship with a hybrid schedule requiring at least three in-office days. The intern will support client work across consumer technology, digital media, and esports by drafting press releases and pitches, building media lists, monitoring coverage, researching industry trends, and assisting with thought leadership opportunities. Additional responsibilities include participating in client calls, taking notes, and contributing to research and new business backgrounders. This role provides hands-on experience in agency PR, client communications, and media relations within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@jsapartners.co.

Los Angeles magazine – Editorial Writer Intern: Los Angeles magazine is offering an unpaid, for-credit summer 2026 editorial internship focused on digital journalism. Interns will assist with fact checking, research, and pitching story ideas, with opportunities to report and write articles while working closely with editors and writers. Responsibilities also include preparing and uploading digital content, formatting online editions, and supporting daily news coverage. This role provides hands-on experience in magazine production, investigative and lifestyle journalism, and digital publishing workflows. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, resourceful students with strong communication skills who are interested in editorial work and eager to learn all aspects of media production. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Haley Bosselman at hbosselman@lamag.com. 

Los Angeles Sparks – Corporate Partnerships Intern: The Los Angeles Sparks is offering an unpaid, for-credit internship for the 2026 WNBA season, providing hands-on experience with a professional sports team’s corporate partnerships department. The intern will assist with partner outreach, proposal development, research, and relationship management while supporting game day operations, community events, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and game presentation teams. Responsibilities include tracking partnership assets, coordinating promotional items, conducting industry research, and contributing to client communications and follow-up. Learn more and apply through .

NAACP Hollywood Bureau – PR/Communications Intern: The NAACP Hollywood Bureau is offering a paid, full-time, in-person summer internship in Los Angeles from May 26 to July 31, 2026, focused on public relations and communications within the entertainment industry. The intern will monitor media coverage related to diversity and inclusion, assist with writing content for newsletters and social media, support outreach efforts, and help coordinate events for the NAACP Annual Convention. Additional responsibilities include attending meetings, providing administrative support, and contributing to event production and planning. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with strong writing and communication skills who are organized, proactive, and interested in PR, media, or social impact work. Travel to Los Angeles is required, while travel and housing for the Annual Convention in Chicago are provided. Apply through the .

Orange County Register – Reporting Intern: The Orange County Register is offering a paid reporting internship for 10 weeks at 30 hours per week, focused on local and breaking news coverage in Orange County. Interns will report on general assignments as well as Little Saigon and other Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, gaining experience in community-focused journalism and feature writing. The role may be conducted remotely and includes mentorship and a free AAJA membership. This position provides hands-on experience in reporting, interviewing, and covering diverse communities within a professional newsroom. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled college students with prior news or feature writing experience and an interest in AAPI communities, particularly Vietnamese communities. Send a cover letter, resume, three writing samples and at least two references to Register Local Editor Heather McRea at hmcrea@scng.com by 5 p.m. Monday, April 27. Use the subject line AAJA-LA/ Register Reporting Internship.

Pasadena Star-News – Reporting Intern: The Pasadena Star-News is offering a paid reporting internship for 10 weeks at 30 hours per week, focused on local and breaking news coverage in the San Gabriel Valley. Interns will report on general assignments and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including completing at least one in-depth project on issues impacting these groups. The position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings in Pasadena or Monrovia and requires reliable transportation for field reporting across Southern California. This role provides hands-on experience in community journalism, feature writing, and beat reporting, along with mentorship and a free AAJA membership. Ideal candidates are students with news writing experience and a strong interest in AAPI communities and local reporting. Send a cover letter, resume, three writing samples and at least two references to Star-News city editor Ryan Carter at rcarter@scng.com and Senior Editor Tom Bray at tbray@scng.com by end of day Friday, May 8. Use the subject line AAJA-LA/ Star-News Reporting Internship.

Temecula City Lifestyle – Editorial Intern: Temecula City Lifestyle, a community-focused publication based in Temecula, is offering an editorial internship with a hybrid work structure. The intern will assist with day-to-day editorial operations, including researching and writing articles, developing marketing content, and collaborating with the editorial team on content planning and production. Interns will build skills in writing, research, content management, and audience engagement within a collaborative, creative environment. Ideal candidates are students pursuing a degree in journalism who are organized, strong communicators, and able to work both independently and on a team. Experience with content management systems is a plus. Apply through .

Times of San Diego – Journalism Intern: The Times of San Diego is offering a paid, full-time, in-person summer internship based in its downtown San Diego newsroom. Interns will pitch and cover stories, conduct interviews, analyze public records, and develop research and writing skills while receiving one-on-one mentorship from veteran editors and participating in workshops led by award-winning journalists. The role may also include opportunities to build skills in digital publishing, social media, and photo/video storytelling, depending on experience level. Interns will cover a wide range of beats, including local politics, arts and culture, sports, and community issues, with potential collaboration across affiliated neighborhood publications. Apply through .

Valerie Allen Public Relations– Public Relations Intern: VAPR is offering an unpaid, part-time, fully remote internship from May to August 2026, with optional in-person event access for Los Angeles-based students. The intern will support PR campaigns by distributing pitch materials, creating press clippings, contacting media outlets, writing press releases and promotional content, and assisting with social media management. This role provides hands-on experience in media relations, branding, and content creation within the entertainment and celebrity PR space. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented students with strong writing, organization, and time management skills who are interested in public relations and media strategy. Applicants must have access to a laptop and Wi-Fi and be eligible to receive academic credit. To apply, candidates should submit a resume to Rebecca Segura at Rebecca@vapr.la and Aileen Brown at  Aileen@vapr.la.

Armory Center for the Arts – Communications Intern: The Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena is offering a paid full-time, hybrid communications internship focused on media production and PR support. The intern will create and edit photo/video content, manage social media posts, update the website, design marketing materials, and document events, while also helping develop a public program. This role provides hands-on experience in digital content creation, marketing, and arts communications, ideal for students in communications, media, or visual arts with skills in Adobe Creative Suite and social media. Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, work samples, and contact information for 2-3 references to employment@armoryarts.org with “Communications Internship” as the subject. Please direct questions to Jon Lapointe, Director of Development & Marketing, jlapointe@armoryarts.org.

The Broad – Getty Marrow Social Media Internship: The Broad is offering a paid, full-time 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students, with a focus on social media. The intern will help create and manage content for platforms like Instagram and TikTok, engage with audiences, conduct trend and performance analysis, and support digital promotion of exhibitions and events. This hybrid Los Angeles-based opportunity provides hands-on experience in social media strategy, content creation, and analytics within a major contemporary art museum. Eligible applicants must be current undergraduates connected to LA County and interested in museums or visual arts. Deadline: April 3, 2026. Apply through .

Cerritos College Art Gallery / ESMoA – Communications & Digital Media Intern: This Getty Marrow paid full-time, 10-week internship is at the Experimentally Structured Museum of Art. The intern will support marketing and engagement initiatives, co-curate content for ESMoA’s online platforms, and design promotional materials. Applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to Bryan Puertas (he/him) at bpuertas@artlab21.org. Additional materials may be requested before or during the interview at the discretion of the interviewer.

Contemporary Art Review Los Angeles (CARLA) – Publications Intern: CARLA, an independent art publication focused on Los Angeles’ contemporary art scene, is offering a full-time, 10-week Getty Marrow summer internship (June–August 2026). The intern will support both editorial and operational work, including copywriting, fact-checking, digital and print production, event coordination, and social media and outreach efforts. This hybrid role (MacArthur Park–based) provides hands-on experience in arts publishing and community engagement, with a focus on amplifying underrepresented voices in the art world. Application deadline is March 23. Learn more and apply through .

East of Borneo (CalArts) — Publications Intern: East of Borneo, an online contemporary art magazine based in Downtown LA, is offering a full-time, 10-week summer internship (June–August 2026) focused on editorial and publishing work. The intern will support a small editorial team by assisting with research, editing, online publishing, and contributing to events, outreach, and publicity efforts. To apply for East of Borneo’s Publications Intern position, please submit a resumé and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications, along with two professional or academic references, to editors@eastofborneo.org. Please include “Publications Intern 2026” in the subject line. Applications due April 12, 2026.

Feminist Center for Creative Work – Programs & Publications Intern: FCCW is offering a paid Getty Marrow internship focused on arts programming and publishing in a community-centered, feminist arts organization. The intern will help plan and support events, workshops, and exhibitions; coordinate communications with artists and collaborators; and assist with logistics such as scheduling and materials. They will also gain experience in publishing by supporting production timelines, book launches, inventory tracking, and promotional communications. This primarily in-person role is ideal for organized, collaborative students interested in arts programming, publishing, and community engagement. To apply, please email a resume, along with a brief introduction about yourself and why you are interested in this role to info@fccwla.org.

Japanese American National Museum — Audience Engagement Intern: JANM is a paid full-time Getty Marrow summer internship focused on audience engagement and exhibitions. The intern will support the development and programming of JANM’s new permanent exhibition, “In the Future We Call Now: Realities of Racism, Dreams of Democracy,” helping connect historical and contemporary issues through immersive, educational experiences. Working closely with museum leadership, the intern will contribute to exhibition support, programming, and audience engagement initiatives that enhance visitor understanding and participation. Application deadline is April 16. Learn more and apply through .

Las Vegas Review-Journal – Summer 2026 Internships: The Las Vegas Review-Journal is offering four paid summer reporting internships focused on metro and business news. Interns will cover breaking news, pitch original story ideas, and contribute enterprise reporting in a fast-paced, high-profile news market. Ideal candidates are near graduation with prior journalism experience (internship or student media), strong reporting skills, and the ability to produce multimedia content and engage on social media. The Review-Journal also has one full-time paid internship focused on video journalism. Spanish language skills are a plus, and a reliable vehicle is required. Learn more and apply through the .

OC Riptide — Sports Media Internships: The OC Riptide collegiate summer baseball team offers internships in broadcasting (camera operators, live-stream producer), media (journalists, photographers, videographers), and press box audio/DJ roles. Interns take on real responsibilities while gaining inside experience in a sports organization. This low-pressure, high-learning environment is designed to build skills and launch careers in sports media and entertainment, with many alumni advancing to major professional leagues. Learn more and apply through the .

Plaza de la Raza – Social Media Intern: Plaza de la Raza is offering a paid full- social media internship supporting digital outreach for its arts education programs and community events. The intern will create and manage social media content, assist with email marketing, update the website, and support online registration efforts. This role provides hands-on experience in social media marketing, storytelling, and audience engagement within a community-based arts organization. Please email a resume with a brief cover letter to Maria Jimenez-Torres, Executive Director, maria.jimenez@plazadelaraza.org.

Santa Barbara News-Press — Reporting Internship: The Santa Barbara News-Press offers a paid, 12-week summer internship ($20/hour, ~20 hours/week) for early-career journalists to gain hands-on reporting experience. Interns work as general assignment reporters covering breaking news, government, business, and community stories while producing daily content across formats, including writing, photography, and short-form video. Participants collaborate closely with editors, pitch original stories, and develop cross-platform storytelling skills in a fast-paced newsroom. Learn more and apply through .

Spectrum News – Sports Production Intern: Spectrum News offers a 10-week summer internship supporting live sports production for Spectrum SportsNet and SportsNet LA in Los Angeles. Interns work on coverage of major teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers, assisting with live broadcasts, production tasks, and behind-the-scenes operations. Participants collaborate with anchors, producers, and editors while gaining hands-on experience in control room operations, pre- and post-production, and overall sports media workflows. Apply through the .

KABC-TV (ABC7) – Sports Production Intern: ABC7 (KABC-TV), an ABC-owned station in the nation’s #2 television market, is offering a Sports Production Internship from June 2026 through mid-December 2026. Interns will gain experience with the Eyewitness News Sports Department, contributing to daily sports programming and special segments while observing newsroom and field production. Responsibilities include attending production meetings, researching sports stories, assisting with interviews and transcription, logging telecasts, and observing how sports segments are written, edited, and delivered on-air. Apply through the .

San Diego Union-Tribune – Summer 2026 Journalism Internship: The San Diego Union-Tribune is offering an intensive, paid eight-week summer internship for aspiring journalists. Interns will gain hands-on experience covering major beats such as public safety, border issues, enterprise, arts and entertainment, sports, business, and photojournalism in a dynamic news region. Participants will report and write stories, conduct interviews and research, practice investigative skills, and work closely with experienced journalists while sharpening digital and new media abilities. Apply through .

The Nature Conservancy – Marketing & Communications Coordinator Intern: The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is offering a paid, 10-week summer internship for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator supporting its Western US and Canada Division. This home-based role (with preference for candidates in the Western U.S. or Alaska) provides hands-on experience in conservation-focused communications and campaign strategy. The intern will assist with implementing divisional communications strategies, coordinating marketing activations tied to policy initiatives, compiling impact reports and metrics, and creating materials such as presentations, social media content, memos, and creative briefs. Apply through the .

Velera – Communications & Engagement Intern: Velera, a leading fintech solutions provider serving more than 4,000 financial institutions, is seeking a Communications & Engagement Intern to support Capsule, its flagship user community. This role focuses on strengthening client engagement, collaboration, and feedback between Velera and its partners. The intern will assist with crafting internal and external communications, moderating and supporting community discussions, contributing to engagement campaigns and events, coordinating project timelines and deliverables, and synthesizing user feedback for internal stakeholders. Apply through .

Fenton – Summer Fellow (Strategic/Earned Media or Digital Communications): Fenton, a social justice-focused communications agency, is offering paid Summer Fellowships ($20/hour) from June 1–August 28, 2026. Fellows work full-time (9 a.m.–6 p.m., hybrid) in New York, D.C., Los Angeles, or San Francisco, supporting nonprofit, advocacy, and social impact clients across issues such as human rights, environmental justice, education, and public health. Two tracks are available: The Strategic/Earned Media Fellow conducts media monitoring and research, builds journalist lists, pitch reporters, drafts press materials, supports campaign strategy, and assists with client events and presentations. The Digital Communications Fellow supports social media and email campaigns, drafts digital content and ad copy, manages outreach platforms, assists with paid media campaigns, monitors online conversations, and analyzes performance metrics. Learn more and apply through the .

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts –Public Relations Intern: The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) is offering a paid summer public relations internship within its Public Information Group. This full-time, 12-week position provides experience in public relations, media relations, social media, and community outreach within a public agency focused on environmental services. Interns will assist with drafting and distributing PR materials, creating social media content, supporting media outreach, coordinating community events and agency tours, maintaining website and social platforms, and helping develop outreach strategies. The role also offers exposure to environmental policy and public information work in government. Positions are primarily based in Whittier. Apply through .

The San Francisco Standard – Food Reporter Intern: The San Francisco Standard is hiring a paid Food Reporter Intern ($25/hour). Based primarily in the San Francisco office, this role focuses on reporting and writing news and feature stories about food, dining, and drinking culture in the Bay Area. Interns will pitch original story ideas, cover breaking news and trends, produce service pieces (guides and lists), write compelling headlines, and occasionally take basic photos and videos. The role requires strong deadline writing skills, AP style knowledge, social media monitoring, and the ability to spot unique angles ahead of competitors. Weekend or evening shifts may be required. Learn more and apply through the .

SiriusXM – Summer Podcast Producer Intern: SiriusXM is offering a paid, part-time Summer Podcast Producer Internship with its Comedy & Entertainment Podcast team in Los Angeles. In this hybrid role, interns will gain experience producing, editing, and publishing podcasts while collaborating with producers, engineers, and high-profile comedy hosts. Responsibilities include assisting with episode production, researching and booking guests, editing promotional and archival audio clips, learning audio editing in ProTools, creating social media assets, participating in creative meetings, and supporting general production needs. Apply through the .

Tower 28 – Influencer Marketing & Social Media Content Internships: Tower 28, an inclusive clean beauty brand, is offering two paid summer internship opportunities) within its marketing team: Influencer Marketing Intern and Social Media Video Content Intern. Both hybrid roles are based in Los Angeles and require a minimum 8-week commitment between late May and August. Interns will help strengthen Tower 28’s digital presence and brand storytelling. Responsibilities include researching and sourcing influencers (with a focus on Gen Z and Gen Alpha creators), managing product seeding and gifting logistics, tracking campaign performance metrics, and supporting influencer events and activations. Interns will also create and edit engaging photo and video content for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube; write captions and briefs; manage content calendars; monitor community engagement; and analyze social media performance data to inform strategy. Click on these links to apply for the and for the .

The Ad Council — Raquel Zarin Summer Internship Program: The Ad Council is offering a paid, 11-week remote summer internship program with placements across multiple departments. Open to students nationwide, the program provides hands-on, client-facing experience, opportunities to contribute to real campaigns, and professional development in areas such as time management and work–life balance. Applications are due by March 13, 2026. Selected candidates will be notified in April, with interviews and offers extended the week of April 20. Learn more and apply through .

The Cheesecake Factory – Public Relations Intern: The Cheesecake Factory is offering a 10-week paid Public Relations Internship based in Calabasas Hills, with a hybrid schedule. Reporting to the Senior Director of Public Relations and Global Branding, the intern will assist with major PR initiatives, most notably coordinating nationwide media logistics and coverage tracking for National Cheesecake Day, the company’s largest annual PR campaign. Additional responsibilities include campaign recap analysis, supporting other summer PR activities, and contributing to a research project. Applications are due Accepting applications Feb 21. App;ly through .

Mission Local – San Francisco Journalism Internship: Mission Local, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom focused on covering issues affecting low-income communities and communities of color in San Francisco, offers 12-week paid internships ($1,000/week) for aspiring journalists. Internship tracks include reporting (with strong newsroom mentorship and alumni connections at major national outlets), business (supporting sustainability and operations of a nonprofit newsroom), and coding/design (contributing to data, graphics, and digital storytelling projects). Interns gain real-world experience in a mission-driven newsroom dedicated to community-centered journalism. Send resume and cover letter to Meg Shutzer at meg.shutzer@missionlocal.com.

National Journalism Center –Journalism Internship: The National Journalism Center offers a full-time, 12-week, in-person journalism internship in Washington, DC during the spring and summer. Interns work Monday through Thursday in professional newsrooms—placed with print, broadcast, or digital outlets such as The Hill, National Review, Washington Examiner, and others—gaining hands-on reporting experience. On Fridays, interns attend seminars and off-the-record briefings at the Young America’s Foundation headquarters with journalists, editors, and policy experts, along with receiving mentorship on investigative projects. The program combines newsroom training, weekly seminars, and one-on-one guidance. Interns receive a $1,500 monthly tax-free stipend, and select participants may receive fully funded housing scholarships. Learn more through .

Southern Poverty Law Center – Video Production & Editing Intern: The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking a paid Video Production and Editing Intern to join its Creative team. This role involves researching, conceptualizing, producing, and editing short-form video content for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook. Interns collaborate with the creative team to develop compelling, mission-aligned storytelling using original and stock footage while upholding SPLC’s values and JEDI principles. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented storytellers with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, typography, photography, and social media platforms. Learn more and apply through .

Tinder — Communications Intern: Tinder is seeking a Communications Intern to join its AMER (Americas) marketing team for a hybrid, Los Angeles-based internship running from June 1 to August 28. The intern will help amplify Tinder’s brand voice across North America and Latin America by supporting media monitoring, press tracking, and coverage reporting; drafting press materials and briefing documents; developing media lists; and identifying culturally relevant brand and partnership opportunities. The role also includes contributing to influencer collaborations, brand activations, and cross-functional storytelling efforts with Brand, Social, Legal, and Creative teams, as well as tracking campaign performance metrics. Learn more and apply through . 

CBS Sports — Production Intern: CBS Sports Production and Production Management Internships (Summer 2026) offer a paid, full-time, 10-week, on-site opportunity in New York City. These internships immerse participants in live sports broadcasting within Paramount’s CBS Sports division. The Production Internship focuses on observing live and studio productions, logging footage, researching stats, and supporting production planning, ideal for students passionate about sports media and journalism. Interns gain hands-on experience, mentorship, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and access to Paramount perks, making this a strong pathway into careers in sports production and broadcast operations. Apply through the .

e.l.f. — Social Media Internship: e.l.f. offers paid summer internships supporting social media strategy, content planning, campaign execution, and performance reporting across its portfolio of beauty brands. Interns collaborate with marketing and creative teams on real campaigns, gaining experience in branded content and audience engagement. These roles historically remain open until March for summer cohorts. Apply through the e.l.f. portal for the internship,  internship, the internship, and the e internship.

FOX Internship Program: Fox offers a wide range of paid, on-site internship programs across its media and entertainment brands, including FOX News, FOX Sports and FOX Entertainment. Summer internships typically run eight to 12 weeks and place interns directly in newsroom, production, digital and corporate environments. Check the for opportunities, updated periodically.

J/PR —PR & Social Media Intern: This paid internship at J/PR, a hospitality and consumer PR agency, focuses on social media content creation, digital storytelling, media monitoring, and client support across earned and owned platforms. Interns assist with campaign execution, analytics tracking, and influencer/social engagement while working in a fast-paced agency environment. Apply through .

McClatchy Media — Summer News Internship Program: This is a paid, 10-week opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on newsroom experience at major local news outlets across the country, including the Miami Herald, Kansas City Star, and Sacramento Bee. Interns work as full members of the newsroom in roles such as reporter, visual storyteller, opinion writer, or audience/digital media specialist, receiving mentorship, personalized coaching, and training from experienced journalists. The program also includes weekly skills workshops and networking opportunities, making it ideal for curious, driven candidates passionate about local journalism and pursuing a career in news. Learn more and apply through the .

NBC 7 / Telemundo 20 San Diego — Production Internship: This is a paid opportunity that gives students hands-on experience inside a professional television news environment. As a Production Intern, you’ll learn how live newscasts are created by working with industry-specific broadcast technologies, shadowing Automated Production Control (APC) operators during pre-production and live execution, and receiving direct training on automated control systems. This internship is ideal for students interested in broadcast production and studio operations, and does not require academic credit. Candidates should be comfortable working in Windows/PC environments, proficient in Microsoft Office, and have a basic understanding of TV studio operations. Apply through the .

NBC Sports Bay Area — California Content Internship: This internship offers students hands-on experience in producing on-air and digital sports content in a fast-paced professional newsroom. Interns support daily programming and content production through research, video and audio editing, news gathering, and marketing-related initiatives, while learning both digital and linear editing platforms from experienced NBC Sports editors and managers. The role includes assisting with editing workflows, sourcing external footage, working with internal media databases, and supporting ongoing projects and day-to-day network operations. This paid, in-person summer internship is ideal for students with a strong interest in sports media, production, and digital storytelling who are eager to build technical editing skills and industry experience. Apply through the .

Pew Research Center — News and Info Internship: The Pew Research Center Summer Undergraduate Internship is a paid, research-focused opportunity for rising juniors and seniors interested in public opinion, journalism, and data-driven social science. Interns work 30+ hours per week at $18.50/hour and join Pew’s journalism and media research team, which studies news consumption, media trends, and public perceptions of the press. Responsibilities include literature reviews, fact checking, proofreading, creating charts and tables, and analyzing survey and media content data; interns may also assist with questionnaire development, data management, statistical analysis, and reporting. The role is based in Pew’s Washington, D.C. office with a hybrid schedule (three in-office days per week) and offers a modest relocation stipend if needed. Learn more and apply through the .

SiriusXM —Social Media Intern: SiriusXM is seeking an intern to support content marketing efforts across its music, entertainment, and sports programming teams. In this cross-functional role, the intern will help brainstorm creative ideas to drive audience engagement, draft marketing proposals for external partners, and track partner obligations across multiple channels. Responsibilities also include creating PowerPoint recaps for launches and campaigns, coordinating and distributing approved assets using project-management tools, and assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and submitting invoices. Apply through the .

Telemundo 48 — Marketing Internship: Based in San Jose, this internship[ offers students hands-on experience in a top-ten television market. It provides exposure to broadcast marketing, social and digital strategy, and on-air campaign production. Interns work within a structured, supervised environment where they observe, learn, and actively participate in the full scope of the marketing department. Responsibilities include planning and executing marketing and digital campaigns, developing social media strategies, participating in community events, and helping plan, produce, and edit promotional content such as PSAs and image campaigns. Apply through the . 

Varda Space Industries — Social Media Marketing Intern: Varda offers a full-time, on-site Social Media Internship in Los Angeles during the summer months (May–August), designed for students eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup environment. Interns work closely with the marketing and communications team to shape Varda’s public presence by creating compelling social content across platforms like LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, writing audience-specific copy, and helping develop a cohesive social media strategy and content calendar. The role also involves engaging with followers, tracking performance metrics, analyzing results, staying on top of social media trends, and exploring partnerships with influencers and science communicators. Apply through the .

The Walt Disney Company — Music Intern: Disney Music Group is seeking a Marketing Intern for Summer 2026 to support its Disney Branded & General Entertainment Marketing teams. This internship offers hands-on experience helping execute music marketing campaigns across The Walt Disney Company’s vast portfolio, including Disney Studios, Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, ESPN, Disney Parks, and major labels like Hollywood Records and Walt Disney Records. Interns will assist with asset coordination, soundtrack and artist marketing, Disney Concerts and Disney Music Emporium promotions, and creative initiatives such as playlist curation for the Disney Hits SiriusXM channel. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, passionate about music and pop culture, familiar with streaming platforms, and studying marketing or a related field. The internship runs approximately June–August 2026. Apply through .

Warner Bros. Discovery — Communications Internship: This is a paid, in-person opportunity within the company’s communications, publicity, and media relations teams. Interns support promotional and PR efforts across film, television, and streaming platforms by assisting with writing, research, organization, media relations tasks, and social or marketing initiatives. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals on real projects that help amplify WBD’s iconic entertainment brands, enhance visibility for releases and campaigns, and contribute to coherent messaging across platforms. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field, have strong writing and communication skills, and are passionate about the entertainment industry. Interns are typically expected to join the office regularly, handle multiple priorities, and learn industry-standard PR and publicity practices. Apply through the .