Editorial Intern - Dallas, Texas

Community Impact; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Impact is recruiting Editorial Interns to jump-start careers in local journalism. Interns will learn from editors and veterans while handling data-heavy assignments and storytelling across Texas communities.

You will write stories for web and print, shadow reporters at government meetings, and contribute to the Impacts and To-do List sections. Requires enrollment in college and AP Style experience.

Qualifications

• Currently in college and working toward a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Experience writing in AP Style, ideally for a student publication or media company.
• Reliable transportation to cover community events and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Write web and print stories as part of a 10-12 week program.
• Shadow reporters at local government meetings and cover community events.
• Contribute stories to print product and write for Impacts and To-do List sections.

Skills

AP Style

Public Speaking

Education

College student pursuing degree in journalism/communications or related field

Job description

Description

Editorial Internship - Top News Organization, Meaningful Work

Community Impact's internship program is an innovative experience for individuals interested in launching their community journalism careers. Our Editorial Interns have the opportunity to work with industry veterans and to learn from experienced editors. Community Impact serves over 60 communities throughout Texas, and our print publications reach more than 2.5 million mailboxes each month. Throughout the program, participants get to contribute directly to our work by building their storytelling skills and diving into data-heavy assignments. Our Editorial Interns play a key role in informing our readers of important updates in their local communities.

ABOUT YOU

You should apply to our Editorial Internship program if you:

• Are you looking to kick-start your career in journalism
• Feel passionate about delivering high-quality, local journalism to your community
• Are currently studying for a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• Have experience writing in AP Style, ideally for a student publication or media company
• Have reliable transportation

WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT

Interns will finish the 10-12 week program with a well-rounded newsroom experience that includes writing web stories, shadowing reporters at local government meetings, contributing stories to the print product, and writing for our highly-read Impacts and To-do List sections of the paper.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be enrolled in college and working toward their degree, or may have graduated within six months of the internship start date. Experience working for a collegiate student publication or media outlet is required.

COMPENSATION

Interns are full-time for 10-12 weeks and will be paid an hourly rate of $15.

SCHEDULES

Our standard work week is Monday through Friday, but some evening shifts may be required to cover council meetings.

Requirements

• Ability to work outside of regular office hours to attend community meetings.
• Ability to be out in the communities we serve, taking photos and connecting with sources.