Editorial Intern - Spring Semester - San Marcos, Buda, Kyle

Community Impact•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

Community Impact’s Editorial Internship is a 10-week newsroom experience for people interested in starting a career in community journalism. Editorial interns work with experienced editors and industry veterans, build storytelling skills, and contribute to reporting on important updates in local communities. Although the office is in New Braunfels, Texas, this role covers San Marcos, Buda, and Kyle. The internship includes writing web stories, shadowing reporters at local government meetings, contributing stories to the print publication, and writing for the paper’s Impacts and To-do List sections. Spring interns work part-time for 10–12 weeks, may not exceed 20 hours per week, and are paid $15 per hour. The standard work week is Monday through Friday, though evening work may be required to cover council meetings.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in college and working toward a degree, or have graduated within six months of the internship start date.
Experience working for a collegiate student publication or media outlet is required.
Currently studying for a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
Experience writing in AP Style.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work outside regular office hours to attend community meetings.
Ability to work in the communities served, take photos, and connect with sources.