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
You should apply to our Editorial Internship program if you:
WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT
Interns will finish the 10-12 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
Summer interns are full-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.
If you feel that journalism is your calling, we highly encourage you to apply today.
Requirements
Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the first edition of Community Impact in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and Pflugerville. Now, Community Impact distributes hyperlocal news and information to millions of local residents and business owners each day online and monthly by mail.
CI is vested in the communities we serve and has dedicated reporters in each community who attend city council and school board meetings. We are among the first to report on local business, transportation, education and health care. Our staff serve on chamber boards, volunteer with nonprofits and are involved in our communities to make them a better place to live and work.
