Student Intern

July 25, 2025
$20 / hour

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Job Description

About the Company

The company is not explicitly named but is conducting an exciting research project focused on updating a TV & Film research database. Given the requirement for applicants to be active USC students, it is strongly implied that the company is either affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC) or is working in close collaboration with it on this academic research endeavor.

Job Description

Job Title: Paid Student Intern

Project Focus: The internship is centered around an exciting research project dedicated to updating and maintaining a TV & Film research database. Interns will play a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy and comprehensiveness of this specialized database.

Key Responsibilities and Activities:
Data Entry: Performing precise and efficient data entry tasks within the research database, likely utilizing Google Sheets.
Research Processes: Engaging with and applying social science research processes, ensuring the integrity and quality of the data collected and organized.
Database Updating: Actively contributing to the ongoing process of updating and refining the TV & Film research database.

Work Schedule and Location:
Hours: Flexible, ranging from zero to 20 hours per week. The actual number of hours will vary week-to-week based on the availability of work.
Location: The internship is conducted entirely remotely, offering flexibility and convenience.

Compensation:
• This is a paid internship opportunity, with compensation set at $20 per hour.

Requirements and Qualifications:
Academic Status: Applicants must currently be active students at the University of Southern California (USC).
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated familiarity and proficiency with Google Sheets and general data entry procedures.
Language Skills: Advanced proficiency in English across all four key areas: listening, reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Work Ethic: A strong emphasis on being detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
Research Familiarity: Familiarity with the methodologies and processes involved in social science research.
Preferred Skills: Students possessing prior media coding experience are specifically encouraged to apply.
Beneficial Interests: An interest in TV & Film content is considered a plus, potentially enhancing engagement with the project material.