Editorial Intern - Spring Semester

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

Job summary

Community Impact invites Editorial Interns to launch their journalism careers through hands-on reporting in Texas communities. Interns will write web stories, shadow reporters at local government meetings, contribute to the print product, and develop data-heavy storytelling skills.

They will work with industry veterans, gain newsroom experience over a 10-week, part-time program, and be expected to handle AP style writing, photography tasks, and outreach while embracing a community-focused

Qualifications

• Experience writing in AP Style, ideally for a student publication or media company.
• Currently studying for a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Applicants must be enrolled in college and may have graduated within six months of the internship start date.

Responsibilities

• Write web stories and contribute to the print product.
• Shadow reporters at local government meetings.
• Contribute stories to Impacts and To-do List sections.
• Take photos and connect with sources in the communities served.

Skills

AP Style writing

Education

Enrolled in journalism/communications degree or related field

Job description

Description

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.