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.
The application window for the 2024-25 school year is now OPEN!
CLICK HERE to apply 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:
2023-24 School Year:
D’Andre Garmon
Dylan Thomas
Luke Deeble
Emma Rojas
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2022-23 School Year:
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Spring
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2021-22 School Year
Fall
Spring
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