Editorial Intern - Spring Semester

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

Job summary

Community Impact, a top local news organization in Texas, offers an Editorial Internship to launch your community journalism career. Interns will write web stories, shadow reporters at government meetings, and contribute to print content, gaining hands-on newsroom experience.

Applicants must be enrolled in college or recently graduated, have AP Style writing experience, and be willing to attend evening meetings and travel within the communities we serve; compensation is hourly and part-time for

Qualifications

• Experience writing in AP Style, ideally for a student publication or media company.
• Currently pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Write web stories and contribute to the print product.
• Shadow reporters at local government meetings to gather info.
• Contribute stories to Impacts and To-do List sections of the paper.

Skills

AP Style writing

Education

Journalism/Communications degree

Job 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.