Program Coordinator (LA Times Studios)

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.

Responsibilities:

Student Onboarding:

• 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.

Content Processing:

• 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.

Event Production:

• 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.

Strategy and Administration:

• 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

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.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 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.