Los Angeles Times · 2 months ago
Program Coordinator (LA Times Studios)
LA Times Studios, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $23/hrLos Angeles Times is committed to groundbreaking storytelling and impactful content creation. The Program Coordinator will support Public Affairs and Community Development projects, focusing on enhancing community engagement through educational initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Maintain accurate program records, including logging permission slips, entering student information, and registering students in the HS Insider content management system (WordPress)
Update and manage the HSI student database
Troubleshoot CMS and user issues for students and teachers
Coordinate and facilitate school site visits to introduce HSI, support classroom adoption, and expand program participation
Review and copy-edit student stories submitted through the CMS, providing clear, individualized feedback to strengthen writing and storytelling skills
Support the HS Insider Student Advisory Board by guiding multimedia story series, reviewing submissions, and helping shape projects that reflect student perspectives
Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of community and educational events such as conferences, workshops, and the Festival of Books
Coordinate communication with participating schools, student contributors, and volunteers to ensure successful events
Provide day-to-day administrative support for Public Affairs programs, including responding to inquiries in the shared inbox, scheduling meetings, and preparing presentation materials
Contribute to program strategy by tracking outcomes, gathering participant feedback, and suggesting process improvements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED. Candidates may be recent graduates or currently enrolled in a college or university program in Communications or Journalism
Strong writing, editing, and research skills with close attention to detail
Proficiency with productivity tools such as Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets (or Microsoft Office equivalents), with the ability to learn new platforms
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, teachers, colleagues, and community partners
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to shifting priorities
Able to work in a remote environment, with occasional off-site visits to schools, community organizations, and event venues
Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism
Preferred
Writing, research, and copy-editing skills with a strong interest in journalism and youth engagement
Experience with Wordpress, Airtable, Salesforce and Permission Click
Multimedia skills, including using DSLRs and Premiere Pro
A degree or coursework in Communications, Journalism, English, Creative Writing, or Public Affairs
Company
Los Angeles Times
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
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Meta Journalism Project
2023-02-27Grant· $0.25M
2000-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Lee Fentress
EVP, Business Development
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