Applications are now being accepted for two internships funded by the Asian American Journalists Association – Los Angeles chapter.
The O.C. Register and the Pasadena Star-News, longtime partners of AAJA-LA, are looking for interns.
Take a look at the postings below and send in your applications.
Pasadena Star-News
Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026
The Pasadena Star-News is seeking a talented, dedicated intern for its local news desk. The intern will work 30 hours per week, for 10 weeks, covering general assignment and breaking news as well as Asian communities in the San Gabriel Valley. Preference will be given to applicants invested in or interested in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and who have ties to Southern California. Applicants should have experience in news or feature writing. The internship will include at least one in-depth project focusing on issues impacting Asian Americans.
Interns will be required to work remotely at the time of the internship, but may be required to attend occasional meetings in our Pasadena or Monrovia office. Intern must have access to a car or other vehicles to travel to assignments across Southern California.
This position is funded by a grant from the Asian American Journalists Association, Los Angeles Chapter and pays $20 per hour with a $1,500 scholarship. Interns will be matched with a mentor and receive a free AAJA membership.
Send a cover letter, resume, three writing samples and at least two references to Star-News city editor Ryan Carter at rcarter@scng.com and Senior Editor Tom Bray at tbray@scng.com by end of day Friday, May 8. Use the subject line AAJA-LA/STAR-NEWS REPORTING INTERNSHIP.
Orange County Register
Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2026
The Orange County Register is seeking a talented, dedicated intern for its local news desk. The intern, who must be enrolled in a college or university, will work 30 hours per week, for 10 weeks, covering general assignment and breaking news as well as Little Saigon and other Asian communities. Preference will be given to applicants invested in or interested in the Vietnamese or other Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and who have ties to Southern California. Applicants should have experience in news or feature writing.
Interns may be required to work remotely at the time of the internship.
This position is funded by a grant from the Asian American Journalists Association, Los Angeles Chapter and pays $20 per hour with a $1,500 scholarship. Interns will be matched with a mentor and receive a free AAJA membership.
Send a cover letter, resume, three writing samples and at least two references to Register Local Editor Heather McRea at hmcrea@scng.com by 5 p.m. Monday, April 27. Use the subject line AAJA-LA/REGISTER REPORTING INTERNSHIP.