Editorial Intern - Spring Semester

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

Job summary

Community Impact offers an Editorial Internship that provides hands-on experience in local journalism. Interns will learn from editors and industry veterans while handling data-heavy assignments and storytelling for our 60+ Texas communities.

The 10-week program includes opportunities to write web stories, shadow reporters at government meetings, and contribute to print publications. Spring Interns work part-time for 10–12 weeks at an hourly rate of $15, with schedules Monday through Friday and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college pursuing journalism or a related degree.
• Experience writing in AP style, preferably for a student publication or media outlet.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Write web stories for Community Impact.
• Shadow reporters at local government meetings.
• Contribute stories to the print product.
• Write for our Impacts and To-do List sections of the paper.

Skills

AP Style Writing

Storytelling

Education

Journalism degree

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

• 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-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

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.