Fall 2025 Internships

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Updated 07/16/2025

Anderson Group Public Relations: The Anderson Group Public Relations Fall 2025 Internship is an in-person, unpaid opportunity based in West Hollywood for students seeking school credit. Interns will work closely with PR teams to support outreach to influencers and content creators, assist with event and photoshoot logistics, research publications, pitch clients for A-list events, and maintain digital press kits. Ideal candidates are organized, outgoing, proactive, and passionate about social media, entertainment, and influencer culture. The internship requires a commitment of 2 full days per week for 3–4 months, and interns must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment—with small office dogs present. No prior experience is necessary, and interns will receive hands-on training and mentorship throughout the program. Apply through Indeed.

Beachcomber News: The Beachcomber seeks applicants for journalism internships. Typical intern 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.

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. Specify that you’re applying for fall internships.

Dietch: The Dietch PR Internship offers hands-on experience in fashion and lifestyle public relations at a boutique agency in Los Angeles’ Arts District. Interns assist the CEO and publicists with daily tasks including showroom upkeep, influencer outreach, media list updates, social media engagement, editorial pulls, and client research. Ideal candidates are highly organized, familiar with fashion trends and influencers, strong communicators, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment. Photoshop and InDesign skills are a plus, and access to a car is required. Apply through Indeed.

DÔEN: The DÔEN PR Internship is a paid, five-month, in-person opportunity based at the brand’s headquarters in Van Nuys, CA. Interns will work three days per week, supporting the PR and Communications teams with responsibilities including monitoring digital press and social media coverage, researching influencers, compiling campaign reports, organizing product gifting programs, updating press contact lists, and assisting with event planning. Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and strong communicators with the ability to manage multiple tasks. This internship offers hands-on experience in fashion and lifestyle public relations at a mission-driven brand focused on sustainability, gender equity, and community. Apply through LinkedIn.

Girls’ Life Magazine: Girls’ Life is offering a remote or hybrid internship ideal for high school and college students passionate about writing, fashion, beauty, and pop culture. Interns work 10–15 hours per week supporting editorial and creative teams by writing articles, brainstorming content, assisting with social media, and helping with daily operations. This unpaid internship offers the option for school credit and valuable hands-on experience in digital media. Ideal candidates are strong writers, organized, proactive, and social media savvy, with a strong interest in youth culture. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (along with any writing clips) to Erin Sargent at erin@girlslife.com. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST Aug. 1.

Highland Film Group: Based in Los Angeles and following a hybrid schedule (1–2 in-office days per week), the position provides an immersive look into the operations of Highland Film Group and The Avenue. Interns will support a range of marketing and distribution activities, including campaign strategy, content creation, and event coordination. Responsibilities include developing marketing materials (trailers, posters, social assets), updating release schedules, conducting industry research, participating in virtual press days and film markets, and assisting with social media efforts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, while experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Mailchimp is a plus. A strong interest in film and a detail-oriented mindset are essential. While the internship is unpaid, a small stipend is provided for meals and rideshare expenses. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to info@theavenue.film.

The Islamic Center of Irvine: The ICOI is offering hybrid Social Media Marketing internships for Fall semester. Interns will focus on content creation, digital marketing, and outreach communications. The role is primarily remote with occasional in-person work. Ideal candidates have access to a reliable laptop and Wi-Fi, and experience with Canva, Google Workspace, and social media is a major plus. Multiple positions are available. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Rayyana Shah at rayyanas@uci.edu.

Kidsave:  Kidsave is seeking 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts: This world-class performing arts center in Costa Mesa has launched applications for paid academic internships for fall 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 Friday, Aug. 1. To apply, visit https://www.scfta.org/about-us/careers/internships/apply.

SiriusXM: The SiriusXM | Team Coco Creative Marketing Internship offers hands-on experience supporting the social media, marketing, and merchandise teams of Conan O’Brien’s digital media brand. Interns assist with tracking social media campaigns, identifying trends, creating content captions, managing merch inventory, and supporting live and virtual events. Ideal candidates are current students or recent grads with strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, and a passion for podcasts and comedy. Basic skills in Photoshop, Canva, or video editing tools are a plus. This in-person internship is based in Los Angeles. Apply through the SiriusXM careers portal.

StandUp for Kids: StandUp for Kids – Orange County offers a hybrid, unpaid Public Relations Internship focused on supporting efforts to end youth homelessness. Interns will work 8–10 hours per week for 3–6 months, contributing to media relations by developing PR plans, writing press releases, pitching stories, building media lists, and supporting events. The role includes training in press material formatting, media outreach, and sponsor engagement. Applicants must be 18+, pass a background check, and be pursuing a degree in PR, communications, or a related field. To apply, send your resume to justines@standupforkids.org.

Swing Strategies: The Swing Strategies Fellowship in Irvine is a paid, in-person opportunity for Fall 2025 that offers hands-on experience in issue advocacy, grassroots outreach, public affairs, and political communications. Fellows will assist with research, coalition building, writing press releases and op-eds, and creating social media content. Ideal candidates have strong writing and grammar skills, an interest in politics and current events, and prior experience in government or political internships. The position pays $20/hour and requires 20–24 hours per week from August to December. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to jenni@swingstrat.com.

Teach For America: Teach For America’s Fall 2025 Campus Ambassador Internship is a paid, part-time opportunity for undergraduates interested in social impact, marketing, and recruitment. Ambassadors help build TFA’s brand on campus through marketing campaigns, event planning, networking, and presentations. Applicants should have strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills and a passion for educational equity. The role requires 5–10 hours per week and pays minimum wage. Candidates must be current undergraduates and interested in TFA as a post-grad path. Email your current resume (with GPA listed) and a short statement (no more than 300 words) explaining why you want to be a Teach For America Campus Ambassador to Jennifer Maletto at jennifer.maletto@teachforamerica.org.

DreamWorks Animation: DreamWorks Animation is offering a part-time, in-person internship on their TeamWorks team, which focuses on employee engagement, internal events, and communications. Interns will create social media content, design event materials (e.g., flyers and invitations), and assist with the weekly events calendar. Application deadline: June 30, 2025. Apply through the NBCUniversal careers portal.

FINN Partners: FINN Partners is offering a paid, 12-week internship for Fall 2025 focused on education public relations. Interns will support clients working at the intersection of education, policy, philanthropy, and business, contributing to media relations, content creation, and strategic communications. Responsibilities include writing press releases, building media lists, drafting pitches, curating media clips, supporting social media, and helping manage client accounts. This remote internship requires a minimum of 15 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules. Ideal for students passionate about education and communications, this internship offers exposure to high-level advocacy and PR in the education space. Apply through the FINN careers page. (Note: The listing incorrectly includes “summer” in the headline.)

FOX Corporation: FOX offers a paid internship program for college students interested in media and entertainment. Interns work 16–24 hours per week from September 8 to November 14, 2025, gaining hands-on experience in departments aligned with their skills and career goals—such as Corporate Communications or Graphic Design. Interns must be sophomores or higher, enrolled in an accredited college, and able to work on-site in Los Angeles. The program seeks students with strong academics, knowledge of FOX and the media industry, and a passion for creative and strategic thinking. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by July 6, 2025. Apply through the FOX careers portal.

FOX Sports: FOX Sports is offering a Fall 2025 internship program in Los Angeles, providing hands-on experience across a variety of departments such as Assignment Desk, Features Desk, FOX Deportes Digital Media, Post Production and more. The program runs from September 8 to November 14 and requires on-site participation. The program is paid and allows students to work on real-world projects, gain leadership skills, and explore career opportunities in sports broadcasting and media. Applications are due by Sunday, July 6, 2025. Apply through the FOX careers portal.

iHeartMedia: This paid internship with KIIS-FM/iHeartMedia offers hands-on exposure to various areas of the radio and media industry, including programming and events. Interns will assist with research, reporting, general office tasks, and may collaborate on projects with other interns. The program is designed to help students build practical experience and broaden their understanding of audio media. Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office and social media, and able to work independently and efficiently. The internship pays $17.87/hour and is based in Burbank, CA. Apply through the iHeartMedia careers portal.

MLive: MLive is seeking a Reddit-savvy intern to help grow and shape its presence on Reddit. This remote, paid internship runs 15–20 hours per week at $15/hour and offers the opportunity to engage with online communities while supporting local journalism in Michigan. The intern will be responsible for monitoring and contributing to relevant subreddits, posting thoughtful and journalism-aligned comments and discussions, and identifying Reddit trends and user questions that can inform reporting. They will also suggest content and strategy adjustments based on engagement data. The application deadline is July 10, 2025. Apply through the AdvanceLocal careers portal.

NEON: Neon is offering a Fall 2025 Publicity Internship for college students in Los Angeles interested in independent film and creative careers. This internship provides hands-on experience in film publicity and distribution, including formatting press coverage, drafting reaction memos, maintaining talent and press schedules, coordinating interviews, and creating promotional materials using tools like Photoshop and Premiere. Interns will also support special screenings and events, Applications are due Sunday, July 6, 2025. Apply through LinkedIn.

Sage: The Sage College Editorial Internship is a paid, part-time position (15–25 hours/week) for current college or graduate students interested in academic publishing. Interns will gain hands-on experience in the College Product and Market Development department, assisting with textbooks and digital learning products. Tasks include developing digital resources, researching images, managing permissions, preparing manuscripts, maintaining records, processing payments, and providing user feedback. The role is collaborative and project-based, with opportunities to join meetings and potentially extend into future semesters. Interns may work remotely or from Sage’s Thousand Oaks, CA, office. Apply through the Sage careers portal.