Journalist sought for Star-News/AAJA-LA local news internship
The Pasadena Star-News is seeking a talented, dedicated intern for its local news desk this summer.
The intern will work 30 hours per week, 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. College students or recent graduates preferred.
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. 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 17.
Please the subject line AAJA-LA/STAR-NEWS REPORTING INTERNSHIP.