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Interested in interning for DoLA? You’re in luck! 


We’re hiring for fall 2026, so if you’re already a regular DoLA user, or just plain fantastic, then you may be the right fit. 


We are an equal-opportunity employer. Diverse and unique experiences and point-of-views are vital for our city's continued growth. Whether it be race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, we're proud to have a seat at the table for anyone looking to keep Angelenos doing awesome things.


What will you experience with a DoLA internship? A lot of hard work, a lot of fun, and a lot of learning.



Perks:

We’ve got lots of them. Enjoy a ton of free concert and festival tickets, drinks, and food. Plus, you'll gain lots of learning experiences and have the opportunity to build new skills. And, of course, you'll be meeting tons of new people (especially in the music and entertainment spaces).


PLEASE NOTE: Our internships are unpaid and only open to students looking to receive academic credit. We prioritize applicants majoring in fields adjacent to digital marketing (i.e. Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Journalism, Graphic Design, etc).


What To Expect:

Each DoLA intern starts their day the same way. With a focus on the website, newsletter, app, and socials, we have a lot of eyes hitting a variety of content and need your help keeping it fresh, engaging, and accurate. DoLA’s interns will be responsible for, or involved in, many aspects of the website and operational process. This internship role will require an ambitious candidate with keen attention to detail. The candidate should be able to think creatively about content opportunities, social media strategy, audience, and consumer behavior, while also hitting shows and events around town. Interns have the opportunity to network and make a variety of exciting and useful contacts at DoLA. Creativity, new ideas, and opinions are always welcome.


Job Requirements and Skills Needed for CONTENT, EDITORIAL, & AUDIENCE GROWTH

  • Based in LA County
  • Able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
  • Strong passion for music, culture, food, events, nightlife, and Los Angeles in general.
  • Some marketing experience or prior coursework is helpful.

  • An understanding of audience and demographic overlap and needs.

  • Confident, creative thinker with the ability to speak up and contribute in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated person who can stay focused and get the job done in a laid-back environment in addition to taking initiative when assigned tasks are completed.
  • Flexible schedule enough to attend events as frequently as possible. 21+ is always good, but open to all candidates over the age of 18.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset - able to think outside of the box for creative ideas and ways DoLA can work with other companies to generate attention, audience growth, brand awareness, sales/revenue, etc.
  • People skills - able to tactfully talk with people and businesses to encourage them to engage with DoLA.
  • Ability to stay calm in high-pressure event environments.
  • Deep understanding of the DoLA product - how and why it’s beneficial, whether speaking with clients or users.
  • Candidate should be looking to fill a college credit requirement. This is negotiable depending on other skills and credit available, but the candidate will have to prove the ability to take on such an important role if not seeking credit.

Responsibilities

  • Content management including: reviewing the website for accuracy and aesthetic cohesiveness, entering shows/events as well as happy hours and daily specials from various sources i.e. newsletters, venue, and event calendars, fixing/adding events, artists, venues, etc.
  • Producing evergreen editorials and helping plan content across all social media channels.

  • Developing ideas and concepts to increase impressions and audience engagement on the DoLA website, in the daily newsletter, or via social media.

  • Creatively thinking about other content, giveaways, and opportunities that would be of interest to the DoLA community and work to increase engagement and/or registration.

  • Be available to attend events outside of normal office hours and document them for social media and/or editorial assignments.

Additional Requirements and Skills Needed

  • Strong understanding of Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, and TikTok.
  • Strong, proven writing skills with examples; specifically familiar with event previews, reviews, and blogging in general.
  • Strong focus, able to work quickly and efficiently, and have an eye for detail/organization.
  • Knowledge of search engine optimization preferred.
  • Strong understanding of marketing and/or digital audience engagement

Interested? Please email your resume to [email protected] with a short cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for the role!

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