Editorial Intern - Spring Semester

Community Impact; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Impact is offering an Editorial Internship for aspiring journalists. Based in Texas, interns will learn from veterans, write AP-style stories, and contribute to print and online editions.

The program runs 10 weeks and involves coverage of local government meetings, community stories, and photo assignments. Applicants should be enrolled in a journalism or communications degree and have access to reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college pursuing a degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• Experience writing in AP Style, ideally for a student publication or media company.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Write web stories and contribute to print products.
• Shadow reporters at local government meetings.
• Contribute stories to our Impacts and To-do List sections of the paper.
• Take photos and connect with sources when needed.

Skills

AP Style writing

Storytelling

Newsroom experience

Education

Pursuing degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

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 the state of Texas, and our print publications reach more than 2.5 million mailboxes per 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 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-week program with a well-rounded newsroom experience, which will include 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 o the internship start date. Experience working for a collegiate student publication or media outlet is required.

COMPENSATION

Spring interns are part-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.