AAJA-LA and KCET Digital Production Intern | Summer 2020
Application deadline: Friday, March 20, 2020 

Contact: Justin Cram, Senior Director of Digital Content, jcram@pmgsocal.org

Public Media Group of Southern California is seeking a digital production intern with a passion for public media and a desire to join a highly creative, fast-paced digital content team. This position is funded by a grant from the Asian American Journalists Association, Los Angeles chapter. Interns will be matched with a mentor and receive a free AAJA membership.

The intern would work on such original programs as Artbound, City Rising, and Lost L.A. as well as new original digital series such as Ballot Brief and documentaries covering topics such as Prop 187, Prop 13, and Power + Health. Artbound is an Emmy® award-winning arts and culture series that examines the lives, works and creative processes of arts and culture innovators making an impact in Southern California and beyond. Lost L.A. brings Southern California history to life through the archival materials from the L.A. as Subject and innovative forms of documentary storytelling. City Rising, season 3, reveals how the youth of today are becoming forces for change in society.

Working under the Senior Director of Digital Content, the Intern will be responsible for assisting in the content strategy and execution involved in Public Media Group of Southern California’s productions. The intern will assist Digital Producers in developing, coordinating and producing a variety of digital content supporting the station’s original series and national PBS campaigns including: articles, short digital video and multimedia projects.

On-air, online, and in the community, PMGSC plays a vital role in the cultural and educational enrichment of Southern and Central California. In addition to broadcasting the finest programs from around the world, KCET and KOCE produces and distributes award-winning local programs. Link TV provides a unique perspective on international news, current events, and diverse cultures, presenting issues not often covered in the US media.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

  • Work with digital producers, producers, editors, and related PMGSC staff to execute content strategy for productions
  • Research and develop digital content ideas in support of productions and PBS initiatives
  • Edit and copy edit written material
  • Source photography and imagery associated with planned content
  • Research potential writers for commissioned stories
  • Write articles in support of productions
  • Research and conduct outreach to potential partners with the goal of amplifying content produced
  • Attend editorial and production meetings
  •      Work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (required skills)

  • All candidates must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the US
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • All candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or have graduated within the last six months.
  • All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week
  • All candidates must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
  • All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
  • Interests or background that align with AAJA-LA’s mission (http://aaja-la.org/about/)
  • Demonstrated interest in public media and understanding of KCET, KOCE and Link TV programming
  • Knowledge of media production for online platforms including short-form video content, social media videos, and articles
  • Desire to work in media as an editor, multimedia or digital producer
  • Must have strong writing, editing, and headline skills with consideration towards SEO
  • Knowledge with photo and video editing software, especially Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop
  • Knowledge with content management systems (Drupal and WordPress), social media platforms, and Google Analytics
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task with accuracy and to meet deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter, proactive, highly motivated and goal-oriented

Additional Information

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Public Media Group of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer: women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are an integral part of the workforce.

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