What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Spring Intern position at Community Impact?
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.
NOTE: While our office location is in San Marcos, Texas this role will cover updates for San Marcos, Buda, and Kyle.
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.
Part-time interns can not exceed 20 hours per week.
If you feel that journalism is your calling, we highly encourage you to apply today.
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.
Salary : $15
