Spring 2025 Internships

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Updated 3/18/2025 (Looking for summer 2025 internships? Visit here.)

Eleve Agency: Eleve Agency, a luxury publicity agency dedicated to strategically elevating image and brand identity, is seeking two is detail-oriented fashion publicity interns for the spring.  This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in luxury fashion and lifestyle PR, working closely with industry experts on high-profile projects and events. The ideal candidate is passionate about fashion, media relations, and brand storytelling, with a desire to learn and contribute creatively in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid internship with a two-days per week in-office commitment. Review this description to learn more. Send your resume to amy@eleve.agency or monica@eleve.agency for consideration.

bookstr (updated): Bookstr is looking for an incredible social media intern with interest in the world of content, books, social media and marketing. If you have an interest in social media engagement, posting, Reels, TikToks, Stories, scheduling, community management, social media best practices, community and more — this is for you! You will learn about best practices from bookstr’s Instagram and Facebook account managers. This is a remote internship. To apply, send resume and cover letter to CEO Scott Richmond at scott@bookstr.com or apply through Indeed.

Chellie Carlson Style: LA-based fashion brand Chellie Carlson Style is looking for a social media intern who has knowledge in content creation and a desire to grow within the company. The ideal candidate is creative, passionate, self-motivated, and able to contribute to our exciting projects. Responsibilities would include content strategy and social calendar planning, filming and editing content for Instagram, and monitoring performance metrics. The intern will work up to 20 hours a week — and this internship may turn into a full-time position. To apply, email you resume to katie@chelliecarlson.com.

CLD PR (updated): CLD seeks interns who may be placed in one of its seven departments: Celebrity, Influencer, Media, Showroom, Events, Operations, and Business Development. You select your work days, though interns are expected to work 1 to 3 days a week from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m Monday through Friday. CLD hires all entry-level positions through its internship program. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, collaborate with industry professionals, and contribute to exciting projects. To apply, follow the detailed instructions on LinkedIn.

GuineaDad (updated): Pet brand GuineaDad seeks a social media marketing intern. The intern will edit and produce engaging video content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube; assist in scheduling and posting content across various channels; help identify, reach out to, and manage influencer and affiliate partnerships; among other duties. This is a paid internship based in Santa Ana. Apply through LinkedIn.

MARA Holdings: MARA, a digital asset technology company specializing in cryptocurrency mining, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic communications intern. Duties would include assisting with social posts, two-pagers, and public relations. This is a remote internship. Learn more and apply through MARA’s careers portal.

Our National Conversation: Our National Conversation, which seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges, seeks a conservative writer intern. This intern will focus on writing political content for ONC, including but not necessarily limited to high-quality OpEds. This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. Apply through LinkedIn.

Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority: Join the Riverside-based Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) as a communications intern. In this paid internship, responsibilities would include participating in outreach events on water conservation and sustainability efforts; helping draft, edit, and proofread written materials; and maintaining and updating contact lists, among other duties. The work schedule is estimated to be approximately 15 to 20 hours a week. Apply through GovernmentJobs.com.

Kahn Media: Are you passionate about cars, media, and storytelling? Do you want to work with some of the biggest and coolest brands in the automotive, motorsports, and luxury lifestyle industries? If so, Kahn Media might be the place for you. Kahn Media Inc. is one of the fastest-growing PR/Marketing firms in the automotive, outdoor, and luxury lifestyle spaces. Kahn is searching for a digital marketing intern as well as a public relations and marketing intern. Click on the links above to learn about each role and to apply.

Kidsave:  Kidsave is seeking highly motivated, dependable, and conscientious self-starters who are interested in pursuing a career in communications and marketing, particularly in the non-profit world. This intern will work directly with the Communications and Development team on advocacy and media projects. The goal of Kidsave is to inspire governments, communities and individuals to find and provide families and permanent connections for orphans around the world.  This is a six-month-long internship, with a monthly stipend possible. To apply for the Communications Intern role, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (and/or portfolio) to Jeanette Roman at jeanette@kidsave.org.

Our National Conversation: Our National Conversation is looking for a social media intern. The social media intern will contribute to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by building a strong social media presence and community on platforms such as Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Interns will help with content creation, rollout strategy, engagement and data analytics. This unpaid internship is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. Apply through LinkedIn.

Ultimate Spa Corp:  Do you love connecting with people, love skincare, self-care and spa treatments? Are you incredibly awesome with social media? Then you may want to apply for this paid internship based in Orange. Apply through SimplyHired.

Nikky Bourbon: Nikky Bourbon and her team are looking for social media, content creator and public relations interns. Nikky is a bilingual artist who uses her artistry to address LGBTQ, feminism, and the POC experience.  Learn more about the internships and apply through LinkedIn.

The Sideways Life: Portland-based The Sideways Life, a boutique public relations and social media agency, is offering a paid internship. The agency is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, highly organized intern to join its tight-knit team to collaborate on work with clients like Trust For Public Lands, Airblaster, The College Skateboarding Education Foundation and more. This is a remote six-month internship with the option to extend. Learn more and apply through LinkedIn.

The deFIANT: As a public relations intern at The deFIANT, you will be an extension of the team and an integral component to the agency’s daily tasks and operations. This internship will also provide you an opportunity to develop professional skills in order to learn the role of PR, branding, and influencer relations within an agency setting. You must be available 2-3 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The deFIANT’s West Hollywood office. Apply through LinkedIn.

Cars Commerce: Cars Commerce is seeking an editorial intern to work closely with the Chief Copy Editor. This person will edit content for Cars Commerce News, Reviews and Research sections. The intern also will build stories for publication in a content management system. The Intern Copy Editor must be a stickler for detail, willing to dig into spreadsheets, charts and stories to make sure the facts are correct. This person will edit stories for Associated Press and Cars.com style and grammar. This is a remote paid internship that involves working at least 20 hours a week. Learn more and apply through the Cars Commerce’s Workday portal.

mxdwn: mxdwn, an online music and entertainment magazine, is looking for a review/editorial intern. If you live and breathe movies and love talking about movies, filmmaking, and storytelling, this is the place for you. Editorial writers are expected to be highly interactive with the critical conversation surrounding industry trends, pieces of movie news, and (especially) new and recent releases. To apply, submit a resume and two recent movie reviews or editorials to editor-in-chief Raymond Flotat at ray@mxdwn.com with the subject line “Review/Editorial Writer” followed by the name of your favorite character from Star Wars to demonstrate that you are not a robot (although C-3PO and R2-D2 are still acceptable answers).

Golden Hippo: Employee-owned Golden Hippo, builder of some of America’s most popular health and wellness brands, is looking for two interns. The YouTube channel intern will support the YouTube channel manager in growing Golden Hippo’s YouTube presence. You’ll help engage with our YouTube and social media communities, track key analytics, and contribute ideas for content improvement. The second internship will support the Influencer team in executing and managing a broad range of partnerships across multiple brands. This role will be a crash course in understanding how to build, scale, and manage high-impact partnerships programs and have a direct impact on their trajectories. Both internships are remote and paid. To apply for the Influencer internship, click here. To apply for the  YouTube internship, go here.

Infinity Bike Seat: Infinity Bike Seat, the official bike seat of Race Across America, seeks a social media marketing and PR intern. The successful applicant knows how to ride a bike and has cycled in their free time. Duties would include creating content for Instagram and Facebook accounts under the direction of Infinity Bike Sea’s social media manager, helping to manage the affiliate marketing program by connecting with existing ambassadors and doing market research to select new ones, and helping with a few in-person events. Travel-related expenses would be covered. The expected workload is five to 10 hours a week. To apply, send your resume to Diane Marcel at dianeofinfinity@gmail.com. Include “Internship application” in the subject line.

KBPR: KBPR, a boutique fashion, beauty and lifestyle PR agency, os looking for a PR intern. The successful candidate is highly organized, trend-savvy, and passionate about fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands. This internship offers hands-on experience in PR operations, showroom management, influencer relations, and media outreach. his is an in-person position based in Los Angeles and requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week. Apply through LinkedIn.

Flighthouse Media: Flighthouse Media is looking for a driven, detail-oriented digital marketing intern. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside the senior marketing manager, supporting essential marketing functions and contributing to campaign success. This internship will provide hands-on experience in digital marketing, strategy, and client relations within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include assisting in developing and implementing digital marketing strategies, tracking and reporting on digital marketing campaign performance metrics, helping manage budgets and tracking expenses related to marketing campaigns, and supporting creative efforts including editing and graphic design as needed. Learn more and apply. Through the Flighthouse Media careers portal.

Champions Group: Brea-based Champions Group, a nationwide leading provider of essential home services, is looking for a creative and motivated social media intern. Through this paid role, the intern will assist in managing and growing the social media presence across multiple platforms for its 19 brands. In this role, you will work closely with the marketing manager to create engaging content, manage calendars, monitor social media trends, and drive audience engagement. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in social media management for a multi-brand organization. This is an in-office three-month internship, beginning in March, for approximately 20 hours a week (Monday through Friday). Apply through the Champions Group careers portal.

The Cigna Group: The Cigna Group, knowns for its Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services divisions, seeks applicants for a remote social media and marketing internship. This position will support the Social Media Center of Excellence and will work with team members to support the creation of compelling social media content, managing and engaging on social platforms, conducting social advertising campaigns, monitoring feeds, and social media analytics reports. The ideal candidate is proficient with Microsoft and Adobe Creative Cloud products such as Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Learn more and apply through the Cigna Careers portal.

Maricich Health: Maricich Health, a healthcare marketing and advertising agency in Irvine, seeks a creative/copywriting intern with the ability to create a brand voice and content for ads, websites and brochures for an approximate three-month engagement. The copywriter must be a balanced thinker, using both left and right brain to develop engaging advertising copy and other content for a variety of healthcare audiences including consumers, physicians and internal/external stakeholders. The copywriter will report to the creative director but will be expected to work independently and provide a range of high-quality copy in alignment with creative briefs and established strategies. Read the full internship description to learn more about responsibilities and requirements. To apply, send cover resume and work samples to Janet Pinz, talent acquisition manager, janet.pinz@maricich.com.

Swing Strategies: Based in Irvine, Swing Strategies offers diverse opportunities for its internship fellows, ranging from issue advocacy to public affairs. The fellow will be responsible for research projects, grassroots outreach, data entry, helping with coalition building, and other projects as assigned. Swing Strategies works closely with the business community on several issues, including lowering taxes, reducing unnecessary government regulations, and defeating policies that would destroy jobs or raise the cost of living. The successful candidate has strong writing and grammar skills and is willing to learn how to craft thoughtful messages and quickly draft press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, and social media content. Those with a passion for government and politics who are up to date on current events will thrive. Compensation is $20.00 per hour. Swing Strategies is looking for approximately 20 hours per week but is flexible on the total hours worked. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role is in-person. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Jenni Andres, human resources and administrative manager, at jenni@swingstrat.com.

The LAGRANT Foundation: Reporting directly to the managing director, the Communications Intern – Hispanic Practice will be responsible for a variety of tasks for the LAGRANT Foundation, an organization whose mission is to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations. Responsibilities would include assisting in developing and executing communication strategies for Hispanic-focused campaigns; supporting media outreach efforts by researching and identifying relevant journalists, outlets, and influencers within the Hispanic market; monitoring media coverage and tracking relevant industry trends; drafting press materials; event planning and coordination; and media pitching. Candidates must be bilingual (Spanish/English). To apply, send resume to Nicholas Neptune, talent acquisition associate, at nicholasneptune@lagrant.com.

Los Angeles Blade: Los Angeles Blade is searching for an intern who will benefit from the skills of working with a digital and print publication that has connections everywhere from Hollywood to The White House. Los Angeles Blade is the sister publication of The Washington Blade, the longest-running LGBTQ publication in the United States, and the only LGBTQ+ publication allowed press access in The White House. Read details in this internship description. To apply, send resume to Gisselle Palomera at gpalomera@losangelesblade.com.

Long Beach Journalism Initiative: Under the supervision of the radio general manager of KLBP-FM and the executive editor of the Long Beach Post, the journalism intern will assist with the creation and production of a collaborative radio news broadcast to be pre-recorded and aired on Long Beach Public Radio (KLBP-FM). The intern will research and prepare written scripts for one-minute news headline broadcasts. The intern also will assist in the production of a monthly public affairs program and participate with public street teams to represent the project and collect audio and video content. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Danny Lemos at danny@klbp.org.

Orange County Transportation Authority: OCTA is seeking a diversity outreach intern as part of its paid College Intern Program. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience. Responsibilities would include helping with multicultural public relations and diversity communications programs, informal and formal research, and communications planning. You must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better. Apply through Government Jobs.

Well Suited College and Career Coaching: Well Suited is looking for a creative and motivated social media intern to help expand the nonprofit’s presence with students, parents, and community members. Janet Lavender, who established Dress for Success in Los Angeles in 1997, founded Well Suited to help students identify their career interests as they enter high school. As an intern, you will play a key role in developing and implementing social media strategies, creating compelling content and increasing awareness about Well Suited’s programs and impact. Following initial training, each intern will be assigned to a social media team and work on one of Well Suite’s social media platforms. All meetings will be conducted by Zoom. To apply, fill out the internship form or submit resume to info@wsccp.org. If applying by email, include a cover that letter that specifies the position.

Beachcomber News: The Beachcomber seeks applicants for journalism internships. Typical inter responsibilities include contributing at least one feature story of at least 600 words per issue of the bi-weekly newspaper; creating a feature story based on a half-hour recording of a luncheon speaker at Long Beach Rotary; taking photographs to accompany news stories; and proofreading and editing content. Apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and writing samples to publisher@beachcomber.news.

Bolt PR: Bolt is seeking public relations interns. Bolt PR is a fast-paced agency that prides itself on a positive workplace culture, great work-life balance and exciting professional growth opportunities. Typical duties include writing press releases; researching and developing media lists; assisting with social media caption writing, and participating in influencer relations strategy. Interns will balance remote workload with support and guidance from their agency supervisor. All interns must be able to work at least 12 hours per week for the duration of the semester. To apply, complete this form.

Ragdoll PR: This boutique fashion, beauty and lifestyle PR agency located in Manhattan Beach seeks applicants for a spring internship. Ragdoll seeks a commitment of at least three months for 15 hours per week. Successful candidates must have an interest in fashion and beauty. This unpaid internship will satisfy requirements for academic credit. Responsibilities would include designing social media content; monitoring print, digital press and blogger press; preparing gifting materials for stylists, editors and influencers; researching digital influencers for potential partnerships; and writing or pitching press releases. To apply, send resume to Amanda Durham at amanda@ragdollpr.com.

Chipotle Mexican Grill: As the Intern, External Communications, you will drive brand visibility, increase cultural relevance and build brand love internally and externally by supporting Chipotle’s enterprise communications efforts. You will learn to draft announcements, create executive interview briefing documents, build media lists, monitor coverage, and develop industry intelligence reports. The successful candidate has strong writing skills with knowledge of Associated Press style. This paid internship is based in Newport Beach. Apply through the Chipotle Careers portal.

Our National Conversation: The Editorial Intern contributes to Our National Conversation’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions. Editorial Interns will be responsible for correcting grammatical and stylistic errors in ONC written content, as well as fact-checking this content to prevent errors and maintain accuracy. This intern may have the opportunity to learn how to operate the back end of ONC’s website to review external writer’s submissions and approve them. This unpaid internship is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. Submit resume through SmartRecruiters.

College of Liberal Arts: The CSULB College of Liberal Arts is looking for an intern during the Spring 2025 semester to do outreach and manage the College of Liberal Arts LinkedIn account. The internship is designed for students to gain real-life experience managing social media channels for a company/brand. The internship will meet once a week on Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Other weekly meetings are required (time and date TBD). Occasional event coverage in the evenings or on weekends may be required. This internship is paid and qualifies for academic credit through internship courses. The deadline to apply is Jan. 30. Learn more, including how to apply, by reviewing this document.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists:  NAHJ seeks a communications intern. The intern will support the NAHJ’s communications team in executing various projects and initiatives. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in media relations, social media management, content creation, and strategic communications. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with a passion for journalism, excellent communication skills, and a strong interest in advocating for diversity in the media. See the attached file for more information. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to ibriones@nahj.org and jdiasgranados@nahj.org with the subject line “Communications Intern Application Spring 2025 – [Your Name].” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Temple Israel of Long Beach: Temple Israel, a modern Reform Jewish Congregation, seeks a part-time communications coordinator. This person will partner with leadership to effectively create and coordinate communications that engage both the temple’s membership and the broader Jewish and Long Beach communities. The ideal candidate will have the skills to help deliver the right messaging, to the right constituent, in a timely manner across our website, social media, newsletter, email and mainstream media. See the attached file for more information. To apply, send resume and cover letter to ejs@tilb.org.

Where Is The Buzz: A leading source for media and entertainment news, Where Is The Buzz seeks interns skilled in crafting feature pieces, in-depth profiles and creative storytelling. Where Is The Buzz aims to inspire a conversation about trends in the industry and uplift people of color. Candidates should complete the attached application and send it to Wayne Ayers at wayne@whereisbuzz.com.

Claims Journal and Insurance Journal: Two insurance-business news media outlets are seeking business reporting interns.  The interns work remotely to support newsgathering while learning about business reporting from experienced editors. Interns will write assigned briefs, as well as interview subject-matter experts and executives for deadline and enterprise articles. Work hours are flexible. Students who have some familiarity with AP style and have completed at least one basic news writing course are strongly preferred. Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Don Jergler at djergler@insurancejournal.com.

CLD PR: CLD seeks candidates for a fashion PR internship. CLD has worked with A-list talent such as Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Barry Keoghan, Doja Cat, Vanessa Hudgens, the Kardashian/Jenners, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling and many other celebrities. What makes CLD PR unique is that it hires all entry-level positions from its internship program. To apply, follow the detailed instructions on LinkedIn.

CSULB Department of Geography: Gain experience managing a social media channel for the CSULB Department of Geography. The LinkedIn intern will play a vital role in helping to shape the narrative and tell compelling stories that resonate with the department’s audiences. This role involves brainstorming creative content ideas with teammates and occasionally collaborating with other CLA social media teams. The successful candidate is available for weekly team meetings on campus from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. every Friday.  Apply through this Google form.

Essential Agency:  Based in Laguna Beach, Essential Agency is seeking a social media intern with a knack for creating engaging, high-quality short-form video content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. This role involves assisting with video shoots, brainstorming creative content ideas, and capturing footage that aligns with Essential’s brand aesthetics.  This hybrid internship is paid and involves working five to 10 hours a week. Learn more and apply through SimplyHired.

Flaunt Magazine: Flaunt is seeking bright, motivated, and diligent interns with a strong work ethic to assist the Editorial and Production departments. The ideal candidate is someone with a love for fashion, editorial, culture (all things art, music, film, and beyond), blogs, writing, and research. For the Production department, the ideal candidate is highly organized, interested in fashion, and has experience in video/photo editing software. For the Editorial department, the ideal candidate is well read and *loves* to write. The intern must be available on Thursdays and one other full day per week and must have a car. This internship is unpaid but offers reimbursement for gas mileage. Send resume and cover letter to annie@flauntmagazine.com.  Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed.

City of Ontario: The Ontario City Library has an exciting part-time opportunity for a creative, self-motivated individual with a passion for digital storytelling and interested in gaining valuable experience as a social media intern. This position will collaborate with other staff to bring the library’s online presence to life with fresh, fun and engaging visual content across multiple social media platforms for diverse library projects, events and campaigns. The social media intern is a paid, temporary position scheduled to work on average 19 hours per week. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Jan. 22. Learn more and apply through the Government Jobs portal.

Anderson Group Public Relations: Based in West Hollywood, Anderson Group is seeking outgoing, proactive, personable, organized, bright, and energetic interns for its Spring 2025 Internship program.  The ideal candidate will be someone who maintains efficiency in a fast-paced environment, is willing to learn, is an articulate writer, comfortable with interactive communication, highly organized, and ultimately has a passion for all things entertainment. No experience necessary. The successful candidate can commit to at least 2 or 3 full days a week between Monday – Friday. Intern office hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Apply through LinkedIn.

Create Music Group: The music distribution intern will assist and support the team with operations relating to artists and labels releasing music to consumers in the world of independent music. The successful candidate is familiar with streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Beatport; and is familiar with social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Learn more and apply through the Create Music Group portal.

Outshine Public Relations: Orange-based Outshine Public Relations, an award-winning hospitality PR and marketing agency, is seeking a creative and motivated social media intern. Responsibilities would include collaborating with the marketing team to develop content ideas tailored to target audiences, participating in on-site shoots to capture lifestyle and restaurant footage, editing and optimizing video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, and contributing to content calendar planning and scheduling. Learn more and apply through LinkedIn.

CooperCompanies: The communications intern will support CooperCompanies’ corporate communications efforts, helping to create awareness about the impactful work being done across Cooper—and how we’re helping people (including patients, our employees, and communities around the world) experience life’s beautiful moments. Responsibilities will include uploading stories, articles, and other content to intranet; writing short how-to guides for content owners, managers, and reviewers; assisting with biweekly newsletter design; creating executive social media content for Cooper leaders in collaboration with communications team; and submitting weekly report on progress. Learn more and apply through the Cooper Careers portal.

G/FORE: G/FORE, a golf apparel and shoe brand, is seeking applicants for a photo studio internship. This position will work collaboratively with all members of the creative and marketing teams. The intern will prepare products for the photo shoot; assist in all facets of the preparation of the linebook, campaign, or eComm photo shoots; and coordinate products, samples and information through all phases of the photo studio process. Apply for the position through the G/FORE website.

The PAM Firm: The PAM Firm, a professional virtual assistance company, is seeking a social media intern for a three-month internship that will provide academic credits and/or a stipend after completion.   The intern will assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns; create weekly and monthly editorial calendars; create and distribute content such as blogs, infographics, videos, and press releases; and track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns. Apply through Smart Recruiters.

Sage Publications: The Sage U.S. College Editorial Internship offers current college students the opportunity to learn more about the academic publishing industry while developing the skills needed to succeed in editorial and marketing positions. Interns assist, maintain, and help drive a range of editorial and marketing activities, including research and download photos to be used in books, provide user feedback on new products and platforms, and support digital resource development. This internship is a part-time paid position for one academic semester. Interns may work remotely or from the Thousand Oaks office. Apply through the Sage portal.

The Untold: A future-focused PR company, The Untold seeks applicants for a publicity intern passionate about shaping the future of storytelling and publicity at the intersection of technology and culture. The intern will gain hands-on experience in vision planning, strategy and storytelling in a close-knit collaborative team environment that values cultural connection and authenticity. The intern will be expected to work 10 to 15 hours a week remotely and can receive a stipend as well as class credit. To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to Cory Councill, senior publicist, at cc@wearetheuntold.com.

Community Action Partnership of Orange County: CAP OC is looking for a communications intern. Since 1965, CAP OC addresses the root causes of poverty and advocates for change through systemic reforms, social justice and racial equity. The Communications Intern works closely with the Communications Manager and other staff in the Development Department on various projects to highlight the work and mission of the agency to the community. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing skills related to marketing, communications, social media, and fundraising.  The ideal candidate is familiar with social media platforms and design platforms such as Canva and Adobe InDesign. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Taylor Dietz, tdietz@capoc.org, with “Communications Intern application” in the subject header.

Long Beach BLAST: Long Beach BLAST and the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking a social media intern to help support BLAST’s overall work inspiring the youth that need it the most. Long Beach Better Learning for All Students Today (BLAST) was established to bridge the gap for students who are socioeconomically disadvantaged by giving them the opportunity to engage in productive activities, meet state and national academic standards, and become future-thinking, college and career ready individuals. The social media intern would work closely with the Convention and Visitors Burea’s talented social media team. The ideal candidate has experience in storytelling and script writing as well as shooting and editing photos and video on mobile devices. To apply, email your resume, cover letter and this application to Executive Director Jon Mesko at jon@lbblast.org.

Aki Lashes: This beauty brand in Torrance is seeking a social media enthusiast with a strong and keen knowledge of social media platforms, marketing and publicity strategies. The social media marketing intern will assist the marketing team with helping the brand succeed and maintain a strong online presence. Learn more and apply through LinkedIn.

PICK6 Flag Football SoCal:  A league serving San Pedro and surroundings areas, PICK6 Flag Football SoCal is looking for a social media intern. The successful candidate has strong communication skills, is creative, and understands different social media platforms. As an intern, you would create Reels, Stories, videos, and posts using company owned collateral; select music that appeals to the target audience of youth athletes, parents and other sports leagues; and post content that helps grow followers. Read this document for more information. To apply, send resume to Jeff Stewart via email at pick6ffsc@gmail.com.

Kahlo Creative + LB Living: Kahlo seeks candidates for internships in creative writing, journalism, video and social media management. To apply, send an email and resume to Sal Flores, creative director, sal.flores@kahlodesign.com.

Kidsave: The goal of Kidsave is to inspire governments, communities and individuals to find and provide families and permanent connections for orphans around the world. Kidsave seeks highly motivated, dependable, and conscientious self-starters who are interested in pursuing a career in communications and marketing, particularly in the non-profit world. Interns will work directly with the Communications and Development team on advocacy and media projects. To apply, send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to genesis@kidsave.org.

Long Beach 908: LB908 offers writing internships as well as public relations and social media internships.  LB908’s primary mission always has been simple: Help connect Long Beach residents to the wonderful small businesses and organizations in their area through affordable and effective advertising. Its secondary mission is to showcase the best of real life in Long Beach. The writing intern help create online profiles about small businesses in Long Beach, specifically targeting underrepresented businesses. The PR/social media intern manage aspects of LB908’s social media as well as create content in the form of photos, text and reels. To apply, send a resume and a short description about why you want to join Long Beach 908’s magazine to John@lb908.com. Include your availability for interviews.

Lynwood Unified School District: The superintendent’s office of Lynwood Unified School District seeks applicants for a communications internship. This is a paid internship, requiring a minimum of 10 hours per week. This internship offers an opportunity to gain extensive experience in managing public relations, marketing, and social media campaigns within a large public agency. Applicants must currently be enrolled in — or recent graduates of — an accredited university, majoring in journalism, public relations, communications, or related fields. Apply through the Government Jobs website.

Orange Coast magazine: Orange Coast has been the magazine of Orange County for nearly 50 years, providing readers with a lively, humorous, insightful, and credible regional publication. The company’s award-winning editorial internship program, overseen by Senior Editor Astgik Khatchatryan, provides college students instruction in fact-checking, magazine writing and critical thinking. Interns should be prepared to commit 10 to 15 hours a week for at least 12 weeks to this remote internship. Please send an email with a cover letter, resume and at least one writing sample to akhatchatryan@orangecoast.com. Specify that your application is for spring 2025.

StandUp for Kids: Launched in 2003, StandUp for Kids Orange County has a single focus: to end the cycle of youth homelessness in our community. This nonprofit organization seeks candidates for internships in blogging and writing, broadcast journalism, graphic design, marketing and communications, public affairs and advocacy, and public relations. To apply, send your resume to Executive Director Justine Palmore at justines@standupforkids.org AND complete this form.

The Young Turks: TYT Network’s Unpaid Internship Program provides a learning opportunity for individuals interested in careers in digital media, social media, and politics. Most internships are at least hours a week and last approximately 12 weeks. This Program offers invaluable hands-on training and experience through participation in projects and assignments that allow for the practical application of academic knowledge and the development of business skills necessary for a career in digital media. To apply, send resumes to internships@tyt.com. Indicate that you’re interested in a spring internship and the area that interests you (digital media, social media, editing, graphics or public relations).

The Link Entertainment: The Link Entertainment seeks applicants for a remote internship focused on social media. Through the internship, you will gain hands-on experience in social media content creation, including crafting engaging posts, designing graphics, and producing videos tailored to specific platforms. The intern will learn to effectively schedule content, analyze performance metrics, and adjust strategies to improve audience engagement. Additionally, the intern will develop an understanding of how social media contributes to overall marketing strategies and brand visibility, while staying updated on industry trends and best practices. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Leah Selena at leahselena@thelinkentertainment.com.

Really Nourished: A company helping people embark on holistic eating, Really Nourished seeks a social media marketing intern. This role provides the opportunity to learn about growing and maintaining a brand’s online presence through newsletters, referral partnerships, and influencer collaborations. By conducting research, sending outreach emails, and exploring partnership opportunities, the intern will learn effective strategies for expanding a brand’s reach and fostering business development. To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Melissa Brescia at melissa@reallynourished.com.

Arthritis National Research Foundation: Based in Irvine, Arthritis National Research Foundation seeks three internships available. One focuses on writing, another on video editing, and one on graphic design. Review the attached document for details, including qualifications. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Jenny Dunne, senior director of marketing and communications, at jdunne@curearthritis.org.

4th Street Productions: 4th Street Productions, a commercial video production company in Los Angeles, seeks candidates for internships in social media, short form editing, and creative storytelling development. The company will provide training, though the ideal candidates have some familiarity the area for which they’re interested. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Luiggi Svagelj at hello@4thstreetproductions.com.

Kids Sports News Network: KSNN is a national youth sports broadcast network looking for a youth sports journalist intern. Your task would be to research, document, write, and present national youth sports news stories in an honest, ethical, and unbiased way. Besides the pressures of working on deadlines and getting stories out ahead of the competition, your stories must be balanced, giving all parties a chance to have their say. Hours are flexible, averaging 10 to 20 hours per week. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and two writing samples by email to Micah Giles at micah@ksnn.net. (This internship also is listed on CareerLINK.)

Los Angeles magazine: Los Angeles magazine is looking for detail-oriented, thorough, resourceful, intuitive, and determined self-starter students with excellent communication skills to intern in its editorial department. Responsibilities include fact-checking, conducting research, and submitting story ideas with the possibility of writing them. Fact-checking is not always as easy as it sounds. You may need to contact the celebrity of the moment or outwit a word-savvy politician. In researching subjects, you’d work directly with writers and editors in putting stories together (which may include doing some reporting). For consideration, please submit your résumé, cover letter, and writing samples to Eric Mercado via emercado@lamag.com. Please note this internship is unpaid.

Purveyour: The fashion-focused website Purveyour is looking for an editorial intern to create content for its blog and website. This is a remote internship. To apply, complete the online application.

MemorialCare: MemorialCare is looking for a PR & communications intern for a paid internship in Long Beach. The intern will supports the Comms and PR team by pitching media, writing press releases, media alerts, and post releases, and actively calling and pitching to media. To support SEO strategy in a digital PR landscape, the intern also will write 1000-plus word blog posts and ghost write for key clinicians. In addition, patient success stories are a key function of this team where interns will be asked to interview patients and doctors, procure photos and send for review and approval to key stakeholders. The successful candidate has excellent writing and copy editing skills using AP Style. Apply through the MemorialCare Careers page.

22 West Media: CSULB’s student-driven multimedia company 22 West Media is hiring interns for Spring Semester 2025. Positions span television, radio, and magazine. Specific positions include TV news producer, video editor, audio technician, music Intern, radio news producer, magazine staff writer and graphic artist Intern To be considered, apply with your resume and cover letter by January 5. Internship applications are available on CareerLink. Contact Jeffrey Whitten at jeffrey.whitten@csulb.edu if you have trouble finding the applications.

Rachel Dares PR: This full-service PR and marketing agency based in Orange County is seeking enthusiastic interns to join its team. The interns will craft compelling press materials; conduct research to compile lists of local, national, and international news outlets and influencers; create engaging graphics and write captivating copy for clients’ accounts for social media platforms; and monitor and analyze social media campaigns. Successful candidates are available for a minimum of two days per week, dedicating at least four hours per day. To apply, send an email and resume to Rachel Dares at rachel@racheldarespr.com.

County of Orange:   The County of Orange is seeking candidates to serve as a social media/media relations intern. Duties will include assisting in the preparation and distribution of press releases, event planning; assisting with department newsletter, and posting updates to the department’s Intranet. The internship requires 12 to 15  hours per week. Hours can be scheduled in 3- to 8-hour blocks of time during regular business hours. Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. In addition, applicants will need to include a writing sample with their application materials.  Learn more and apply through the Government Jobs portal.

EdSource: EdSource is seeking college student journalists with backgrounds in reporting or editing who want to hone their skills, build their résumés and prepare for the job market. As part of EdSource’s California Student Journalism Corps, you have opportunities to collaborate with some of the most seasoned education reporters in California. Interns will learn from professional journalists and earn a stipend of $1,000. College internship credit also is available. The part-time internship is all remote, though when possible, students interview subjects in person at their own campuses or nearby. To apply, write a cover letter, submit a résumé and complete the application. Submit the application packet to Student Corps editors Tanya Perez, at studentcorps@edsource.org and Daniel Vasquez, at studentcorps-socal@edsource.org.

Girls’ Life: Do you have a passion for writing, fashion, beauty and entertainment? Join the Girls’ Life team to gain hands-on experience in the world of digital media and content creation. As an intern with Girls Life, you’ll brainstorm content ideas, write articles and assist with social media. This internship requires about 10-15 hours per week and is non-paid. To apply, send a cover letter and two non-fiction writing samples by Dec. 20, 2024, to Sarah Wassner Flynn at swassner@gmail.com. Please include “GL Spring Editorial Internship” in the subject line. The internship runs from mid-January to mid-May.

Los Angeles Council District 8: Councilmember Harris-Dawson’s office is looking for energetic, creative and self-motivated interns to join its team and help serve council district eight, which covers parts of South Los Angeles. Interns work in areas including social media, photography, videography and community outreach, among others. Apply through the District 8 website.

Live Nation Entertainment: Femme It Forward is seeking a social media creative intern.  The intern will research, curate, and develop engaging social content that resonates with targeted fans of specific artists and genres; assist with brainstorming big ideas on upcoming events and project; help measure social strategy across multiple channels; and assist with the development and implementation of social strategy across Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. This paid internship requires at least three per week, with hours between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Learn more and apply through Live Nation’s career portal.

Velvet Hammer: Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group, located in West Hollywood, is seeking detail-oriented self-starters who are resourceful. Intern responsibilities include assisting with creative marketing strategies, researching new and up-and-coming artists, and helping with day-to-day artists relations. The internship requires two days a week 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To apply, send resume to Ms. Joey Sinatra at joey@velvethammer.net.

Cider: Founded in 2020 and rooted in Los Angeles, Cider stands as one of the fastest-growing fashion brands today, with a following exceeding 5 million. As an influencer marketing intern at Cider, you will work closely with the influencer marketing and events manager to support influencer marketing strategy, event and PR initiatives, project management, and market research. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about fashion and eager to learn and grow within a creative environment. Apply through LinkedIn.

Modern Currency Public Relations: MCPR, an award-winning boutique agency based in Los Angeles, is looking for its next cohort of superstar winter/spring interns. MCPR has three public relations internships available and two social media internships. All internships will be remote, with a preference for candidates who can work three days per week. Ideal candidates are creative, are visually inclined and have a strong understanding of the digital landscape. Interested candidates should send their resumes to Skylar Terrana, senior account executive, at skylar@moderncurrencypr.com.

SiriusXM: SiriusXM Podcasts is seeking an intern interested in learning about recording, editing, mixing and publishing podcasts. The audio engineering team works closely with the talent and podcast producers to record, edit, mix and publish a range of podcasts across the Team Coco, Stitcher Studios, Earwolf and SiriusXM brands. Experience with video recording and editing a plus but not required. This internship pays $17.28 per hour. Learn more and apply through the SiriusXM Careers portal.

Sony Pictures: Sony’s Game Shows Division is seeking a design intern. In this paid internship, you will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities. The design intern will help the team’s designers and editors execute strategic design solutions for social and digital asset creation for Sony’s main brands and IPs. This spring internship is from January through May 30th (start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work part-time hours (10-29 a week). Learn more and apply through the Sony Pictures Career portal.

The Standard Stitch: Based in Newport Beach, The Standard Stitch is hiring a public relations intern to support its growing team. This hybrid internship is a perfect opportunity for an individual who is eager to learn about media relations in the fashion sector.  Responsibilities would include researching and identifying prospective media partnerships, maintaining contact list, strategizing media outreach, and drafting press releases. To apply, send end resume and cover letter to hello@thestandardstitch.com.

Califia Farms: Califia, one of the leading plant-based beverage brands, is looking to hire a talented, self-motivated individual for a paid internship. The influencer and PR intern will support the development and execution of influencer marketing and public relations strategy. This role will directly interact with key internal and external partners to assist with influencer campaigns, media relations, and report on current industry trends. This position is based out of our headquarters in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles and works in the office at least once a week. To learn more about the responsibilities and how to apply, read the internship announcement on LinkedIn.

GoodRx: A digital publication that covers consumer healthcare, GoodRx seeks journalism students to apply for three editorial internships. All of the internships are paid and would last six months. One intern would focus on writing, another would focus on copy editing, and third would focus on search engine optimization. The internship can be based on-site in the Santa Monica office, remote, or a hybrid of office and remote work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for the January 2025 cohort of the GoodRx Editorial Internship. You will receive any offer notification by mid-November.  To learn more, review the details on LinkedIn.

Disneyland Resort: As an intern on the Disneyland Resort Public Relations Team, you will get to share exciting Disney news with journalists around the world! In this one-of-a-kind role, you’ll be immersed in all facets of PR — from media relations, writing, and events to the business behind the magic — things like strategy, integrated communications, and, of course, showcasing success. The successful candidate knows both Associated Press and SEO writing styles.  A writing sample and/or portfolio are highly encouraged for this position. The pay rate for this internship in California is $22.00 per hour. Please note that You are expected to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) during the internship. Apply through Disney Careers.

The Walt Disney Company: D23: The Official Disney Fan Club seeks candidates for a paid internship that begins in January. The D23 Partnerships Professional Intern will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work directly with the team who manages and drives sponsorships and partnerships with D23. As an intern, you will work with the D23 Sponsorship team, contributing to communications, project management, and partnerships. The pay rate for this internship based in California is $22 per hour. Apply through Disney Careers.

Wasserman: This position will report to the Athlete Content Manager on the Athlete Exchange team. This team helps manage and create branded and organic content for the digital properties of Wasserman athletes, as well as pitch and manage branded athlete content projects that include commercial production shoots, paid media management, and custom graphics or imagery creation. Please note: This is an unpaid internship with a time commitment of 15 – 20 hours per week. Apply through the Wasserman career portal.

Insomniac: Do you enjoy dance music? Are you passionate about public relations? Then you’re in luck! Insomniac is looking for two public relations interns in two separate groups. Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Both internships pay $18 per hour, but they involve different time commitments. To learn about the PR internship with the Music Group, click here. To learn about other PR internship, click here.

PBS SoCal: PBS SoCal is looking for a public relations candidate for its spring internship. If you are looking to hone your PR and communications skills, then apply today! PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region, and the full schedule of trusted PBS programs. The PR & Communications intern supports all of PBS SoCal’s PR and “earned media” efforts. This is part of the Marketing and Communications team and works primarily remotely. The internship pays $18 per hour. Learn more and apply through the PBS SoCal careers portal.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts: This world-class performing arts center in Costa Mesa has launched applications for paid academic internships for spring 2025. Opportunities include internships in community engagement, digital marketing, general marketing, graphic design, public relations, and social media. These internships are for 120 hours over 12 weeks and pay $16.50 per hour. Successful applicants must be available to attend professional development sessions from 2 to 3 p.m. on Fridays. The deadline to apply for is Wednesday, Dec. 11. To apply, visit www.scfta.org/interns.

Warner Bros. Discovery: The U.S. Networks Digital Video team seeks applicants for a paid internship. The U.S. Networks Digital Video team operates in a fast-paced environment, with team members managing multiple projects simultaneously across various brands. The intern will participate in brainstorms, input production calendars into project management systems and organize video assets, among other tasks. The 12-week internship program starts in late January, offers a competitive hourly wage and involves working 16 to 24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Oct. 20. Apply through the Warner Bros. Discovery careers portal.

CNN: Newsgathering is at the heart of what CNN does for its audience on television and digital. Working in the Los Angeles bureau of CNN the newsgathering intern will work closely with the producers, editors, and reporters in the process of collecting, reporting, writing, and editing news content for the network’s different platforms. The position will put the successful candidate at the center of the news on the West Coast and introduce them to the reporting process at a leading global news organization. PLEASE NOTE: The Intern must be available to come into CNN’s LA office for three full 8-hour days between Monday-Friday. Applications are due by Sunday, Oct. 20. Apply through Warner Bros. Discover Careers.

Fox Sports: The Fox Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest sports, media, and entertainment companies in the world. Fox Sports includes the sports television arm of the Fox Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes; as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the Fox Sports App. In. this paid internship, you will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, which provides valuable work experience and leadership skills. Applications are due Sunday, Nov. 24. Apply through Fox Careers.

Los Angeles Angels: The Los Angeles Angels are looking for resourceful and eager candidates to fill Internships in the following departments: communications, community relations, sponsorship services and special events. The rate of pay for this position is $16.50 an hour, and some internships begin as early as January 2025. Learn more, and apply, through teamworkonline.

Los Angeles Times: The Los Angeles Times’ spring internship is structured to allow students the flexibility to gain experience while continuing their education. The internship can be either part-time or full-time depending on the student’s schedule. Interns can start between January and March. Last spring, interns were paid $18.50 an hour. The entire internship is a total of 400 hours, which is equal to a 10-week internship at 40 hours a week or a 20-week internship at 20 hours a week. Applicants for the reporting positions must have a valid driver’s license and access to a car in good working condition. (A car is not required for the Editorial Pages.) The application deadline to is Nov. 15. Apply through Los Angeles Times Careers.

 Legendary Entertainment: Legendary is seeking an intern to assist its fast-paced Nerdist Editorial department. Nerdist Editorial oversees the daily operations and long-term editorial strategy of Nerdist.com. In addition to working closely with the executives and members of the team, interns will have the opportunity to attend guest speaker sessions, networking events and screenings. This is a paid internship based in Burbank. Applications are due Oct. 18. Learn more about the internship on LinkedIn.

 Miller Ink: Miller Ink, a rapidly expanding public relations firm, is seeking highly motivated interns skilled in writing, proofreading, research, content development, social media, and project management. All interns will receive exposure to, and experience in, a wide variety of communications projects and will work with prominent advocacy groups, businesses, and nonprofits. This is a part-time position in West Los Angeles, which does require time in office. Regular hours are required but can be set according to the intern’s schedule. Interns receive hourly pay and are expected to work 25-35 hours a week depending on schedule. Learn more, and apply, through LinkedIn.