Program Coordinator (LA Times Studios)
About The Position
The L.A. Times Studios LLC vision is to be the premier studio for groundbreaking and impactful storytelling, setting high standards for excellence in content creation and production. We push the boundaries of traditional media, exploring new formats and platforms to reach diverse and global audiences. By championing innovative ideas and diverse voices, we aspire to create a more connected world through storytelling and events supported by robust revenue streams from advertising sales, branded content, event production, products and business development. Join a team of creative, collaborative and innovative professionals, apply today using the link below. The Program Coordinator supports the engagement, administrative, and editorial functions of Public Affairs and Community Development projects, with a primary focus on High School Insider (HSI) and Reading by 9. This role helps advance the company’s mission to inform, engage, and empower the communities it serves by providing direct support to students, teachers, and community partners.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED. Candidates may be recent graduates or currently enrolled in a college or university program in Communications or Journalism.
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills with close attention to detail.
- Proficiency with productivity tools such as Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets (or Microsoft Office equivalents), with the ability to learn new platforms.
- Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with students, teachers, colleagues, and community partners.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, adapting to shifting priorities.
- Able to work in a remote environment, with occasional off-site visits to schools, community organizations, and event venues.
- Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Writing, research, and copy-editing skills with a strong interest in journalism and youth engagement.
- Experience with Wordpress, Airtable, Salesforce and Permission Click
- Multimedia skills, including using DSLRs and Premiere Pro
- Preferred qualification: A degree or coursework in Communications, Journalism, English, Creative Writing, or Public Affairs.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate program records, including logging permission slips, entering student information, and registering students in the HS Insider content management system (WordPress).
- Update and manage the HSI student database.
- Troubleshoot CMS and user issues for students and teachers.
- Coordinate and facilitate school site visits to introduce HSI, support classroom adoption, and expand program participation.
- Review and copy-edit student stories submitted through the CMS, providing clear, individualized feedback to strengthen writing and storytelling skills.
- Support the HS Insider Student Advisory Board by guiding multimedia story series, reviewing submissions, and helping shape projects that reflect student perspectives.
- Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of community and educational events such as conferences, workshops, and the Festival of Books.
- Coordinate communication with participating schools, student contributors, and volunteers to ensure successful events.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for Public Affairs programs, including responding to inquiries in the shared inbox, scheduling meetings, and preparing presentation materials.
- Contribute to program strategy by tracking outcomes, gathering participant feedback, and suggesting process improvements.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
