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Los Angeles Times · 1 month ago

Production Intern (LA Times Studios)

El Segundo, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

Los Angeles Times is committed to groundbreaking storytelling and impactful content creation. The Production Intern will support the Studios Content Team in various projects, gaining hands-on experience in digital media production and live broadcast operations.

AdvertisingEventsFashionLifestyleNewsPrintingPublishingSocial Media

Responsibilities

Assist the production team with recording and editing video content to ensure high-quality output for audiences

Support live productions by setting up equipment, monitoring feeds, and troubleshooting technical issues

Contribute to live production switching under the direction of technical directors to support smooth and timely broadcasts

Manage syndication by uploading and distributing video content to internal channels and external media platforms

Review and lightly edit content for digital, social, and print platforms to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy

Conduct research to provide background, insights, and data that inform story development and content planning

Source images, quotes, statistics, and creative assets to enhance articles, social media, and promotional materials

Collaborate with the social media team by researching products, drafting copy, and preparing content for social feeds

Track performance metrics and compile reports to help marketing and strategy teams assess content effectiveness

Monitor distribution channels and analytics dashboards to support performance tracking and audience reach

Maintain shared documentation, project trackers, and task lists to keep cross-functional teams organized and aligned

Support internal communications by providing updates, summaries, and reminders to ensure projects remain on schedule and departments stay coordinated

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Video productionEditing softwareDigital media platformsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCreative thinking

Required

Current student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field. or recent graduate within 12 months are eligible

Familiarity with video production, editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, or similar), and digital media platforms

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Creative thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach and a strong interest in digital media and production workflows

Preferred

Interest in media, storytelling, or marketing campaigns is a plus

Company

Los Angeles Times

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The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily readership of 1.2 million and 2.1 million on Sunday, more than 32 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly and a combined print and online local weekly audience of 4.4 million.

Founded in 1881