Local Government - Politics Intern - Summer 2027

Hearst • Dallas, TX

9d

About The Position

The Local Government/Politics Intern will report on events and issues related to government and politics in North Texas. Assignments include breaking news, daily news coverage, and utility and service journalism for readers. This is a fast-paced, quick-turn role focused on breaking government news, trending topics, and conversations readers are having online. The intern will use social media to generate pitches and report stories, and work with editors to develop coverage for a digital audience.

Requirements

• Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, headline-writing ability, energy, curiosity, and a focus on impactful local news and digital success.
• Proficiency with digital content management tools.
• Ability to use social media for newsgathering and audience development.
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely using a smartphone or laptop computer.
• Understanding of platforms and audiences, and ability to adapt voice, style, formatting, and hyperlinks to the publication platform.
• Deep knowledge of SEO techniques and other digital best practices.
• Familiarity with newsroom tools for planning, authoring, and communicating.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and across newsroom teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and produce stories quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of digital news analytics.
• Valid driver's license and registered vehicle for travel to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Write quickly and accurately about a variety of local government and politics topics.
• Use social media to develop story ideas and respond to audience conversations.
• Build stories using links, tags, SEO best practices, attractive web headlines, and multimedia when appropriate.
• Work with editors to develop coverage that resonates with a digital audience.
• Assist with video and audio journalism as needed.
• Report on breaking news, daily news, and utility or service journalism related to North Texas government and politics.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed