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9 people are interested
True happiness is helping others. Apply for a Digital Media Internship at Central Library today!
ORGANIZATION: Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
Overview
Interns will work closely with our ALOUD team to develop processes, analyze data and complete various projects at Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles. Interns must be reliable and responsible. An ideal candidate has previous experience using audio and visual materials, is proficient on both Mac and PC platforms, and is familiar with WordPress. We will train an enthusiastic candidate.
Our interns should commit to a minimum of 3 months and work 12 hours per week. Although our internships are unpaid, interns gain an insightful look into the world of digital media. Our interns receive unparalleled real world experience and exclusive access to industry professionals. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
What You Will Do
- Work with our ALOUD team to curate archival materials, primarily audio and video recordings
- Organize, catalog and conserve media items in various formats
- Upload podcast copy and media to our website
- Test and optimize the online archive’s tagging system
- Identify and research errors and make platform improvements to WordPress
- Optimize content for SEO
- Collect and evaluate data on media viewership and listenership and perform other duties as assigned
What We Offer
- Invaluable first hand digital media experience
- References/Letters of Recommendation after intern has completed program for a minimum of 3 months
- Young Literati Friend Membership for 1 year upon completion of your internship
- Paid parking and reimbursement of commute mileage, metro pass or bus pass
Our Proven Track Record
- Since 2012, 70 interns have successfully completed our program.
- Our interns are highly sought after and now work at Windes, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, Deloitte, City of LA, etc.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to internships@lfla.org.
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About Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Location:
630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, US
Mission Statement
The Library Foundation of Los Angeles supports and enriches the capabilities, resources and services of the Los Angeles Public Library. We accomplish our mission through fundraising, advocacy, and innovative programs that benefit our diverse community and promote greater awareness of the Library's valuable resources. Our support complements, but does not supplant, the City's responsibility for funding the Los Angeles Public Library's operations.
Description
Since its establishment in 1872, the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) has been one of the city's most valued cultural and educational institutions. The Richard J. Riordan Central Library and 72 branches serve nearly four million people ‑ the largest and most diverse constituency served by any public library in the nation ‑ in a geographic area that spans nearly 500 square-miles. Approximately 1,250,000 residents of the Los Angeles area have library cards for the LAPL and people visited the Library more than 18 million times last year. The Library Foundation of Los Angeles was incorporated in 1992 as an independent nonprofit organization with the mission of seeking private sector support to enrich the capabilities, resources, and services of the Los Angeles Public Library. The mission of the Library Foundation is critical because it works with the one institution that has the broadest impact on Angelenos: the public library. The Foundation partners with the private sector to support programs and resources not included in the city budget. Among these are: summer reading programs for children and teens, after-school reading enrichment programs during the academic year, adult literacy programs, new technologies to provide the public with free and equal access to the latest in electronic information resources, exhibitions, and cultural programs. The Library Foundation also advocates for library funding and broad community support. Since its creation, the Foundation has raised more than $80 million to support library programs and services citywide.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Richard J. Riordan Central Library630 W 5TH STLOS ANGELES, CA 90071
DATE POSTED
March 4, 2020
SKILLS
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Web Design / UX
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Sound Production
- Video Production
- Audio-Visual
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Our interns should commit to a minimum of 3 months and work 12 hours per week.