Careers
Looking for your occupassion? Tired of raising money for causes that don’t inspire you? Love writers and writing? Want to work at the nexus of the arts and entertainment and public service? Willing to read a longish job spec and submit a resume that’ll make us want to meet you? Look no further!
The Writers Guild Foundation celebrates the vital importance of screen storytelling and storytellers. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we’re proud of all we do for the community, including our Veterans Writing Project, our Volunteer and Mentorship Programs, our Archive, and the Shavelson-Webb Library – the world’s only library devoted entirely to writing for the screen.
Our benefits are outstanding and include health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, a pension program, access to special screenings, and super way cool co-workers. Plus, our offices are in a great part of town, across the street from the Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax.
We are an equal opportunity employer. You must be eligible to work legally in the United States without employer sponsorship. You must have a valid California driver license. A job offer is contingent: Hire is subject to the results of a background check.
Current Opportunities
Community Programs Internship (For Students)
Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Community Programs Internship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and community college students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County.
The Community Programs Intern will assist with the operation and promotion of WGF’s Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program (WASSTP), a first-of-its-kind initiative to support the full inclusion and employment of underrepresented groups in the television industry, and The Veterans Writing Project, a yearlong mentorship program for emerging writers from U.S. military backgrounds.
The internship will provide a nuanced perspective on the relationship between emerging TV writers and employers, as well as the challenges they face entering the workforce.
Interns may support any of the following projects depending on their primary areas of interest and professional background:
Video Editing: Interns with video editing experience will review previously recorded interviews and craft dynamic sizzle reels to promote our community programs. Some original footage may need to be captured, so production experience is a plus.
Community Outreach: Interns will use a variety of outreach techniques and online platforms to promote alumni for staffing positions in TV writers’ rooms and assist with the creation of the annual program lookbook. They may also assist with outreach and tracking for the Foundation's list of nonprofit community partners.
Research & Data Analysis: Through targeted research, the intern will identify potential areas of growth for the program both internally and externally. Data will be aggregated into an organized and visually stimulating report that will be shared with WGF's Board of Directors and other program affiliates.
Event Planning: Interns will assist with the planning and execution of networking events and mixers with leading Hollywood development executives, showrunners, and other industry professionals. Some photography experience encouraged.
In this role, interns will gain an understanding of:
The entertainment industry at large, with a particular focus on the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in TV writers’ rooms.
The operations of a small nonprofit and how to execute large-scale programming with limited resources.
How to use creative social media and email campaigns to raise awareness about DEI initiatives.
How TV shows are staffed and what hiring executives seek in emerging talent.
Nonprofit management platforms such as Giveffect and Submittable as well as more common services like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Squarespace, Studio System, Zoom, and more.
Interns will be compensated a total of $7,148.00 for 400 hours of work, at a rate of $17.87/hour.
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Los Angeles Department of Arts & Culture Internship Eligibility:
2025 Arts Internship positions will be open to currently enrolled undergraduate (2 or 4-year) and community college students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County. Recent graduates may apply as long as they have completed their degree between May 1 - December 1, 2025.
Please note the following:
Students who have already earned a BA, BS, or a higher degree are not eligible for the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program.
Students who have previously participated in the program are not eligible to participate a second time.
Students must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Students who are invited to participate in the program will be asked to provide verification of eligibility via college transcripts, driver’s license, and other documents to show enrollment status and/or LA County residence.
Additional information about the Arts Internship Program and eligibility can be found here.
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Community Programs Interns must be:
Able to work in-person at WGF's Los Angeles office a minimum of two days per week (preferably on a Monday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday)
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion, specifically in the context of the entertainment industry
Able to conduct independent research, facilitate informational interviews, compile findings into an organized data presentation, and identify trends among a limited population
Highly organized, self-sufficient, and friendly with a positive attitude!
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with a nonprofit organization
Experience with web design, specifically on Squarespace
Experience with video editing or graphic design
Experience in journalism or similar media
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The internship will be active from August to December 2025. Ideally, interns will work 16 to 24 hours per week, depending on their availability, with occasional evening work required.
Candidates who are available to work in person on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays will receive priority.