New Internships Open in LA Tech Scene
New PM-adjacent internships for Summer/Fall 2026 are opening up, including a remote Talent & Influencer Partnerships role at streaming service arenaflex. Mobility tech firm 4screen is also hiring an Automotive Product Management Intern focused on its driver interaction platform.
The role of influencer partnerships at streaming services is a key growth lever, moving beyond simple ad buys to long-term strategic collaborations. These teams function as cultural guides, using creators on platforms like TikTok and YouTube to build authentic connections with audiences and drive viewer discovery in a crowded market. Product and marketing teams in this space focus heavily on data-driven influencer identification and short-form video content. With 82% of users preferring live video to a brand's social post, the emphasis is on creating participatory, real-time events like watch parties and behind-the-scenes content that feel more organic than traditional advertising. The 4screen internship offers a look into the rapidly growing automotive tech sector. Founded by three former BMW product specialists, the Munich-based company has raised $23 million to build a platform for in-car advertising and services. Their goal is to create a new marketing channel inside the more than 600 million connected vehicles expected by 2030. 4screen's product strategy is a B2B2C model, providing an API that integrates directly into a car's native infotainment system, making it OEM-agnostic. The platform uses vehicle sensor data to provide contextual, real-time recommendations, such as suggesting a nearby gas station when fuel is low or a parking spot at the driver's destination. This allows automotive brands to monetize the billions of data points their cars generate, opening up a new revenue stream. 4screen has already launched with major brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Stellantis, delivering features like branded map pins and sponsored search results from partners like McDonald's and Shell. Both internships highlight a trend in the Los Angeles tech scene, which features established players like Snap and TikTok hiring for product roles alongside a growing ecosystem of specialized startups. Programs like the LA Tech Rising Internship are also working to connect local talent with mentorship and opportunities within the city's expanding tech community.
