The Asian American Journalists Association — Los Angeles is excited to announce an internship at LAist. Applications are open now for the internship.
Learn more about the position and how to apply below. The deadline is Sept. 4, 2026.
LAist internships are opportunities for college students or recent graduates to learn about the real-world demands of working in an award-winning public media newsroom. We aim to provide a meaningful experience for the intern and LAist.
The internship is designed for individuals interested in digital news and radio news production. The selected intern will gain exposure to newsroom operations, reporting, research, and audio production.
This position is funded by a grant from the Asian American Journalists Association, Los Angeles chapter. The intern will also be awarded a scholarship for $1,902 provided and administered by AAJA-LA.
This internship will be placed in the newsroom and will assist with newsgathering for LAist.com and for LAist 89.3 FM, including coverage of elections, AAPI communities and other news topics. Applicants for this role should have experience or interest in radio and/or digital production and include samples of their related work.
Application Deadline: September 4, 2026 (5:00pm PT) or until filled.
Compensation: The pay rate for this opportunity will be $18.66 per hour.