Cultural Media & Entertainment Internship – Tribal Economic Developmen central LA 213/323
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Indigenous Media company is organizing a spec Miniseries episode, working out of the Highland & Franklin area. We are looking for a 15 hour/week assistant to grow with us, an ideally move into a permanent position with either our production facilities in LA, our post production facilities in New Mexico, or our talent management affiliates in LA. We are looking for a professional attitude, self-starter, hard worker, motivated person willing to start in expensively and prove their worth over 60-90 day period. We have a unique collection of creative types, lawyers, accountants and other experienced professionals exploring an innovative methodology to produce, finance and distribute media content Organization: Warchief.TV, a majority Native‑owned subsidiary of Warchief Enterprises, a Section 17 / IRC 7871 Tribal Economic Development Corporation. About Us: Warchief.TV develops Native‑led media, cultural storytelling, and entertainment programming. We operate both on tribal land and off‑reservation in Los Angeles as part of the Tribe's economic development mission. About the Internship: This is a hybrid, two‑phase internship combining cultural training on tribal land and paid media production work in Los Angeles. Phase I – Cultural & Creative Training (Unpaid, On Tribal Land) Conducted under Tribal Law and TERO authority Focus on cultural knowledge, storytelling, creative development Workshops with cultural advisors, elders, and tribal media staff Non‑productive training only (no labor performed) Travel support may be available Phase II – Media Production Work (Paid, Off‑Reservation) Paid hourly at Los Angeles minimum wage Work includes filming, editing, production assistance, writing, and digital media Conducted under California labor law Must be eligible to work in California Ideal Candidate: Native preference applies under TERO, but all applicants interested in Pre-Employment Training or student credit under related Seminary may apply Interest in media, film, storytelling, or cultural programming Respect for tribal culture and confidentiality Willingness to work both on and off tribal land Compensation: Unpaid cultural training (Phase I) under Tribal Law Paid production work (Phase II) at LA minimum wage Travel or lodging support may be available for on‑reservation training Sovereign Immunity Notice: Warchief Enterprises and Warchief.TV are tribal entities protected by sovereign immunity. Participation in this internship does not waive tribal sovereign immunity. How to Apply: Send a brief introduction, resume, and any creative samples as directed
May 30, 2026Location: Los Angeles, CA
