Paid Community Journalism Intern: Write, Report & Impact

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

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