Advertising, Brand Marketing (Branding), Business Operations, Communication Skills, Editing, Entertainment and Media, Journalism, Marketing, Mentoring, News Reporting, Newsroom, Online Communications, Photography, Proofreading, Publishing, Quality Management, Reporting Skills, Sales Communications, Schedule Development, Training Program, Writing Skills
bylines, class credit, portfolio building and cash stipend
Journalism Internship Program
Canyon News is an independent adjudicated newspaper based in Beverly Hills covering Los Angeles neighborhoods including Bel Air, Brentwood, Griffith Park, Hollywood Hills, Laurel Canyon, Los Feliz, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Melrose, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Topanga Canyon, West Hollywood, Westwood, and Woodland Hills.
We are currently accepting applications for our Journalism & Media Training Internship Program. This is a hands-on opportunity for students, aspiring journalists, creatives, and career changers who want real publishing experience, portfolio development, and newsroom training.
This is an unpaid internship with stipend opportunities, school credit eligibility, professional references, and portfolio-building experience. Hours are flexible and independently set.
Writing & Reporting
- Write news, features, entertainment, opinion, and community stories
- Receive published bylines in print and online
- Learn interviewing, research, and editorial writing skills
Editing
- Assist with proofreading and editorial review
- Learn newsroom editing standards and publishing workflows
- Help maintain quality and accuracy across content
Photography
- Capture community events, entertainment, and local stories
- Build a professional photography portfolio
- Photo credits published online and in print
Social Media & Digital Media
- Create and schedule social content
- Assist with audience growth and engagement
- Learn media branding and digital publishing strategy
Marketing & Promotions
- Support audience outreach and promotional campaigns
- Help expand readership and community awareness
- Gain practical media marketing experience
Administration
- Assist with newsroom coordination and operations
- Support scheduling, communications, and organizational tasks
- Learn media business operations behind the scenes
Advertising Sales
- Help connect local businesses with advertising opportunities
- Gain sales and client communication experience
- Commission opportunities available
Internship Benefits
- Published bylines and portfolio experience
- Professional references and mentorship
- Internship stipend opportunities
- School credit eligibility
- Flexible remote schedule
- Hybrid opportunities from our Beverly Hills office
- Real newsroom and media industry experience
Many of our interns have gone on to work professionally in journalism, media, communications, entertainment, and marketing. All our job positions are first offered to those completing our internship program.
Choose Between:
- 15-week program
- 26-week program
- 52-week program
Requirements
- Minimum commitment of 8 hours per week
- Must have reliable internet access and communication skills
- Strong writing, communication, or creative interest preferred
- Open to students, graduates, and aspiring media professionals
- No prior experience required
We Believe...
- Honest reporting without political agendas or spin
- Freedom of expression and open commentary
- Giving communities a voice
- Maintaining professionalism, integrity, and ethical journalism
- Respectful and responsible reporting
Work Location
- Your home office, or
- 9701 Wilshire Blvd, Floor 10 Beverly Hills, CA 90210
How to Apply
www.canyon-news.com/staff-application
Select Internship Application
No phone calls please.