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Los Angeles Times · 1 month ago

Content Intern Part-time (LA Times Studios)

El Segundo, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

Los Angeles Times is a premier studio for innovative storytelling and impactful content creation. The Content Intern will assist in planning, creating, and analyzing content across multiple platforms to drive audience engagement, gaining valuable experience in digital media and content strategy.

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Responsibilities

Support the content team in brainstorming, researching, and developing content ideas for various channels (website, social media, email, etc.)

Assist in writing, editing, and proofreading content to ensure it aligns with the brand voice and strategic goals

Help maintain and update editorial calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate content publishing schedules

Participate in keyword research and learn how to apply SEO best practices to enhance content visibility

Monitor content performance using analytics tools and compile insights for team reporting

Conduct research to identify qualified experts, thought leaders, or industry voices for potential contributions

Help reach out to experts for quotes, interviews, or guest content to enhance the credibility and value of published material

Assist in content uploads and organization using content management systems (CMS)

Qualification

Content creationSEO optimizationPerformance analyticsContent management systemsResearch skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Actively pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Media Studies

Strong writing, editing, and research skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences

Clear and professional communication skills; able to work effectively in team settings, build respectful relationships, and accept constructive feedback

Demonstrated initiative and ownership of tasks, with a proactive approach, curiosity, and willingness to learn new skills and digital tools

Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand/editorial guidelines

Results-driven with excellent organizational and time-management skills to prioritize quality, efficiency, and deadlines while handling multiple tasks

Responsible, dependable, and committed to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work

Preferred

Familiarity with SEO principles and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) is a plus

Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and project management tools is helpful

Curiosity about audience behavior, trends, and data-driven content strategies

Interest in media outreach, expert sourcing, and relationship-building with external contributors

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