Scholarships

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has currently announced several new opportunities for 2025. These include scholarships, fellowships and internships aiming to support prospective students and early-career professionals in the field of journalism. The application deadline for sports journalism scholarships is Friday, Feb. 14, at 11:59 p.m. For more information, make sure to check out this website.
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides funding for students with financial need to study or intern abroad, helping them develop skills essential to national security and economic growth. To qualify, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or show proof they will receive one during their study abroad program or internship. The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 6 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, visit the following page: https://apply.gilmanapplication.org/gilman.
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Think About Your Future Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students achieve their higher education goals. Named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling education authors, the scholarship is funded through their generous donations. The application period for the Spring 2025 scholarship is open until July 31. Visit this website for scholarship details.
Find more scholarship opportunities by visiting the official web page of Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication. Spring 2025 Awards and Scholarships deadline for applications: March 2025.

Internships

MyFitnessPal, Editorial Intern-Trends & News- Summer 2025 || Remote
Arroyo Seco Saints, Sports Journalism Intern || Pasadena, CA
Tencent, Communications Intern || Los Angeles, CA
Northridge Review (CSUN Creative Writing Option), Student Editor || Los Angeles, CA
A.N. Publishing, Entertainment Feature Journalist || Los Angeles, CA
MannKind Corporation, Communications Internship || Westlake Village, CA
Los Angeles Superior Court, Court Reporter Intern || Los Angeles, CA

Hallmark Media’s Summer Internship Program offers college students and recent graduates a 12-week paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects and learn from industry professionals. The program runs from June 3 to Aug. 21, 2025. The roles available in Los Angeles, Denver and New York. For more information, visit the website of Opportunities for Youth.
MALDEF is looking for communications interns with an interest in civil rights or a strong curiosity about related issues. Interns will conduct research, help develop a media database, draft press releases, social media content and news stories, attend meetings and provide clerical support to senior communications staff. The application deadline is Saturday, March 1. Make sure to apply now.
AARP California is seeking a remote intern based in Pasadena to join its state team, collaborating with staff, volunteer leaders and community partners. The internship offers opportunities for innovation, creativity, professional growth, and engagement with a diverse team and audience. This paid position is expected to begin in Summer 2025, with the possibility of continuing throughout the year. Mondays and Fridays are remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work is permitted only within the United States and its territories. Learn more here!
Disney Branded Television is now accepting applications for its Disney Branded Television Marketing Intern position for Summer/Fall 2025! This team develops marketing campaigns for Disney Branded Television’s shows and movies across Disney Channel, Disney Junior, XD, and Disney+ kids and family programming. As an intern, you will gain experience in assembling social, broadcast and streaming content, manage your own project tasks and much more. This internship runs approximately from June 2025 to January 2026, with a pay rate of $22.00 per hour in California. Apply now!
Warner Bros. Discovery is accepting applications for Studio Services Internships: LA – Summer 2025. By applying to this posting, candidates will be considered for all internship opportunities within this area. Internships will be based in the Los Angeles area. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 28. Make sure to submit your application as soon as possible through this link.

Jobs

The California College Media Association, Writing Jobs || Here are the links to several sources for writing jobs, courtesy of the California College Media Association:
journalismjobs.com
cubreporters.org
ASJA.org
bookwire.com
mediajobboard.com
Goop, Editor, Beauty & Wellness || Santa Monica, CA
The Walt Disney Company, KABC News Assistant || Glandale, CA
CNN, Extreme Weather Editor, CNN Digital || Burbank, CA
Impact Theory, Social Media Editor || West Hollywood, CA
Los Angeles Times, Deputy Editor of Audience and Platforms || El Segundo, CA
Variety, Social Media Coordinator || Los Angeles, CA
WSP in the U.S., Environmental/Transportation/Engineering Technical Editor || Los Angeles, CA
Cella, Editorial Specialist || Los Angeles, CA
Paradise Media, Content Reviewer || Remote
Qvest US, Manager – Digital Media Supply Chain || Los Angeles, CA
L-Acoustics, Content Creation and Marketing Manager || Westlake Village, CA
FullDeck, Social Media and Community Coordinator || Calabasas, CA
Creative Circle, Content Creator- Wellness || Beverly Hills, CA
CalMatters is hiring two experienced L.A. issues reporters who are passionate about storytelling and examining how policies affect people’s lives. The salary for these roles ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 per year, with the possibility of higher compensation for candidates with advanced skills or experience. For more details, follow this link.
Fox News Lifestyle is looking for a lifestyle reporter to create high-quality content for FoxNews.com, including stories and videos sourced from social media platforms and online forums. This role will focus primarily on Travel & Food while also contributing to other lifestyle topics as needed. Apply now!
Ranker is hiring a data journalist (polling analyst) for a hybrid role that blends editing and data analysis. This position plays a key role in publishing operations by evaluating the results of Ranker’s highly trafficked votable content, which has amassed over 1.2 billion votes and counting. Find more information here.

Fellowships

The California Local News Fellowship, a state-funded program supporting journalism in underserved communities, is now accepting applications for its 2025-2027 cohort. This full- time, paid opportunity places early-career journalists (with up to five years of experience) in California newsrooms for two years, starting in September 2025. The fellowship welcomes professionals from various media disciplines, including digital, print, video, audio, photo and multimedia. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 21. Finalists will be announced in late March, followed by interviews in April. Matching offers will begin in May. Orientation and the fellowship officially start in early September. Apply now!
The Los Angeles Times Fellowship is seeking motivated, high-potential aspiring journalists from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The fellowship offers formal mentorship, training on public records, research tools and more. The application deadline is Saturday, Feb. 15, with finalists being notified in the spring. The program will begin in the fall. Apply now!
The Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award offers a $12,500 grant to support an early-career nonfiction writer working on a story that examines the human condition. Proposals are evaluated by a panel of NYU journalism professors, writers and editors, with finalists invited to an online interview. The application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 19, through the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.
The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship is a seminar for senior and mid-career journalists to deepen their understanding of trauma and improve reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy. The application deadline is Monday, March 3, at 5 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted. Selected fellows will participate in an intensive weeklong seminar at Columbia University in New York City from July 29 to Aug. 3, 2025. For any inquiries, please follow this link or contact programs@dartcenter.org.

The Los Angeles Times Fellowship is seeking motivated, high-potential aspiring journalists from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The fellowship offers formal mentorship, training on public records, research tools and more. The application deadline is Saturday, Feb. 15, with finalists being notified in the spring. The program will begin in the fall. Apply now!
The Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award offers a $12,500 grant to support an early-career nonfiction writer working on a story that examines the human condition. Proposals are evaluated by a panel of NYU journalism professors, writers and editors, with finalists invited to an online interview. The application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 19, through the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.