Spring 2026 Internships
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Updated 10/27/2025
ABC7: KABC-TV (ABC7), Los Angeles’ top-rated news station and the ABC-owned television station for Southern California, is offering a paid Digital News Internship based at its Glendale newsroom. Interns will gain hands-on experience in digital journalism, social media, and multimedia storytelling while contributing to one of the nation’s most influential local newsrooms. Responsibilities include writing and posting news stories, clipping and editing video content, monitoring social media platforms, and creating digital assets such as graphics and short-form videos. Ideal candidates have strong writing skills, are familiar with AP Style, and have social media experience. Preferred applicants will also have exposure to Adobe Premiere or Photoshop. Learn more and apply through the Disney Careers Portal.
Fox News Media: Fox News Media is offering a paid spring 2026 internship program in Los Angeles. This internship provides hands-on experience in journalism, broadcast engineering, and news production. Interns will work 16–24 hours per week from February 9 to April 17, 2026, gaining exposure to real-world projects while developing professional and technical skills across Fox News Channel and related platforms. Participants will attend master classes, professional development sessions, and networking events, learning directly from industry professionals. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. Learn more and apply through the Fox Careers portal.
Fox Sports: Fox Sports is offering a paid spring 2026 internship program in Los Angeles. This internship provides real-world experience at one of the nation’s leading sports networks. Interns will work 16–24 hours per week from February 9 to April 17, 2026, participating in hands-on projects across departments such as production, on-air promotions, analytics, communications, and digital media. The program includes master classes, professional development sessions, and networking events, offering valuable exposure to the fast-paced sports entertainment industry. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, or Dalet is a plus. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. Learn more and apply through the Fox Careers portal.
Get Real News: The Get Real News Research Internship is a part-time, remote role (10 hours per week) designed for students or early-career professionals eager to gain hands-on experience working directly with a founding team of award-winning journalists. Interns will dive into public records, monitor news, and track patterns to generate actionable insights. Core responsibilities include responding to research requests, building and maintaining profiles, creating concise background reports, and helping refine the lab’s research systems. The ideal candidate is curious, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with strong research and analytical skills, the ability to turn raw data into compelling snapshots, and discretion when handling sensitive information. Familiarity with LinkedIn, Crunchbase, Google Advanced Search, or similar tools is a plus. This unpaid internship emphasizes collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment, offering an opportunity to contribute to the mission of supporting a free press. To apply, send your resume and interest statement to: careers@getrealnews.org or heidi@getrealnews.org.
Highland Film Group: Highland Film Group and The Avenue are offering a spring 2026 Theatrical and Home Entertainment Marketing & Distribution Internship in Los Angeles (hybrid: on-site and remote). This hands-on internship gives students the chance to learn the business of global film marketing and distribution—from crafting social media content and promotional materials to assisting with press junkets, premieres, and film markets. Interns will collaborate with departments handling domestic and international sales, marketing, acquisitions, and production, gaining insight into how films move from concept to screen. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proficient in Microsoft Office (and ideally Adobe Creative Cloud), and passionate about film and entertainment marketing. This is an unpaid, part-time internship. To apply: Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your fit and weekly availability to info@theavenue.film.
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy: Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy, the first public charter school approved by the Irvine Unified School District and the only tuition-free Mandarin dual-immersion program in Orange County, is seeking a Public Relations & Marketing Intern to support its mission of fostering bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural learning. Reporting to the Executive Director, the intern will help enhance the school’s visibility, strengthen community engagement, and share its story with families, partners, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing social media, assisting with branding and design, supporting community events, and contributing to communication strategies. Candidates should have strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn, and a creative eye for design (experience with Canva or Adobe Suite is a plus). This flexible role (10–15 hours/week) provides mentorship, portfolio-building, and hands-on experience in a diverse, mission-driven environment. Review application instructions on the academy’s job site.
Latino Film Institute: The Latino Film Institute is offering an unpaid, for-credit Communications Internship designed to provide students with hands-on experience in nonprofit communications within the arts and entertainment sector. Interns will support the organization’s mission of amplifying Latino voices in film and television by contributing to meaningful projects that strengthen visibility and engagement. This role offers opportunities to develop organizational, creative, and professional skills while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values diversity and storytelling in the media landscape. Apply through the Latino Film Institute’s website.
Long Beach State Athletics: Long Beach State Athletics is seeking a Customer Service & Gameday Experience Intern to assist with fan engagement, live marketing, and event execution for home athletic events. Working 20–30 hours per week, interns will help coordinate on-field and in-game experiences, manage signage and setup, and engage fans through promotions and community outreach. This hands-on role offers students experience in sports marketing, customer service, and event operations while building professional skills in communication, organization, and live-event coordination. Candidates should be energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about athletics, with availability for nights and weekends. To apply: Complete the online application form at https://forms.office.com/r/MBH6tUR0X8.
Miss Arab USA: The Annual Miss Arab Pageant is offering remote internships for undergraduate students with skills in social media content creation, photography, videography, and graphic design. Interns will contribute 7–10+ hours weekly and may earn college credit. While unpaid, the internship offers professional exposure, publication of work on Miss Arab USA’s platforms, and potential networking with Arab American celebrities and leaders. Interns will engage in at least four of the following: writing press releases, managing social media, developing videos and marketing campaigns, promoting events, conducting community research, assisting with grant applications, and supporting sponsor and outreach efforts. Apply through the Miss Arab website.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Segerstrom Center for the Arts is offering 10 paid spring 2026 academic internships in arts administration, providing hands-on experience and professional development in one of the nation’s leading cultural institutions. Each internship runs 12 weeks (120 hours total) at $16.90 per hour, offering mentorship, real-world arts management experience, and access to free and discounted performances. Learn about specific opportunities for spring here. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. To apply, complete the Segerstrom form.
Valerie Allen Public Relations: Valerie Allen Public Relations, a top-rated boutique PR agency known for representing celebrity, entertainment, and author/expert clients, is offering a spring 2026 remote PR internship. Interns will gain hands-on experience in media relations, branding, and campaign development, working directly with seasoned publicists whose clients have appeared on major outlets such as Oprah, The Today Show, and The New York Times. Responsibilities include distributing pitch materials, creating press clippings, contacting media, drafting press releases, and managing social media. This unpaid, part-time internship runs from January to April 2026 and is eligible for academic credit. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and have strong time management and writing skills. To apply: Send your resume to Rebecca@vapr.la and Aileen@vapr.la.
