Join the award-winning team at The562.org and get hands-on experience in local, nonprofit journalism. The562 Network, Inc. is a registered 501c3 nonprofit based in Long Beach, CA, specializing in local sports and education reporting.
CLICK HERE to apply for a 2025-26 student internship position via the LBUSD website
We began our internship program in 2020 with a pair of Long Beach State University journalism students, and expanded the program to include LBUSD high school students beginning with the 2021-22 school year.
We currently offer 10 paid internship positions each school year, allowing LBUSD high school students to receive hands-on training in writing, photography, videography, social media, and all other aspects of sports journalism. More information is available on our application page on the school district website.
If you have questions about our internship program or would like to sponsor an intern to help enrich our program, please email Tyler@The562.org
PREVIOUS HIGH SCHOOL INTERNS:
Eddie Becker
Jorany Chim
Emmie Chun
Flor Garibay
Ki’ele Ho-Ching
Kayla Jackson
Zadie Kuykendall
Victor Lao
Ben Montooth
Lilly Otero
Avery Peck
2023-24:
D’Andre Garmon
Dylan Thomas
Luke Deeble
Emma Rojas
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