Audience Intern

Audience Intern

Who Are We

We are a global community that is driven by the creative spirit of Los Angeles. Through an inspiring mix of music, news, and culture, we bring joy and connection – online, in-person and on the radio. Always excellent, accessible, and often unexpected, we are a constant source of fuel for the imagination, education and good vibes. At least, that is what our members tell us. 

As NPR’s flagship member station in Southern California for more than 30 years and a community service of Santa Monica College, KCRW is the next generation of public media.

How You’ll Make An Impact 
KCRW is looking for an organized, hardworking, creative, and passionate intern to join our Audience department in Summer 2026 from June to August. The Audience Intern will support the growth of the KCRW audience, from fans to members, through social media and email campaigns, and assist with in-person tabling at KCRW events across LA County. They will work closest with the Membership team but they’ll also collaborate with colleagues on the Events, Newsletters, Social Media, App, Art, and Development teams. This position is an opportunity to learn about the entire audience user journey and public radio operations at one of the country’s most well-known stations. This internship will be hybrid, taking place in-person at our HQ in Santa Monica and remotely.

Here’s What You’ll Bring:

• Familiarity with Google Workplace (Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, etc.)

• Basic Excel and/or Google Sheets experience

• Strong writing skills 

• Strong interpersonal communication skills (in email, on the phone)

• Excitement for connecting with the KCRW audience at KCRW events  

• Love for KCRW, its mission and audience. 

Preferred Skills:

• Basic knowledge of CRM and email marketing tools such as Salesforce and HubSpot

• Data analytics and data entry experience

• Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com

This position is open to currently enrolled undergraduate college students who:

• Are currently enrolled as undergraduates, including students enrolled in associate degree (community college) programs in Los Angeles County.

• Are residents of Los Angeles County attending college outside of the region or currently attending college in Los Angeles County.

• Are able to legally work within the United States.

• Prospective graduates who will complete their undergraduate degree between May 1, 2026, and December 1, 2026, need not be currently enrolled at the time of the internship.

The following students are not eligible:

• Candidates who have already earned a BA, BS or a higher degree.

• Candidates who have previously participated in the Los Angeles County of Arts and Culture Arts Internship Program.

• Candidates who are current or former staff members, employees, board members, trustees, officers, and/or directors of the organization.

• Candidates who are relatives of any of KCRW’s current staff members, employees, board members, trustees, officers, and/or directors.

What We Offer:

• Salary: $17.87/hour

• Sick leave award

• Vacation leave accrual

• Paid holidays

• Health insurance (including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and AD&D) eligibility

• 403(b) with company match

• Passionate office environment surrounded by an incredible community of curious and talented colleagues

• KCRW is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - read more here to determine your eligibility

KCRW aims to be representative of Southern California, and candidates with traditionally underrepresented backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply. KCRW is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits to promote diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.