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LAist Call For Interns

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We're looking for an enthusiastic intern to join us in our Downtown Los Angeles office a couple of days a week for Spring 2017 (or sooner!). Responsibilities vary widely, but we do require people to be available in person two full days out of the week. Bloggers, journalism students, autodidacts, and anyone with a passion for L.A. and an interest in writing about it are encouraged to apply.
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