About the role#
This is a part-time, paid internship for the Winter 2027 term. You will work with editors and reporters to cover news in San Marcos, Buda, and Kyle. The role provides hands-on experience in a newsroom, focusing on local storytelling and community reporting.
What you'll do#
- Write stories for the web and the print publication.
- Contribute to the Impacts and To-do List sections.
- Shadow reporters at local government meetings.
- Attend community meetings and events.
- Take photos in the communities we serve.
- Connect with local sources.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Recent graduates who finished their degree within six months of the start date are also eligible.
- Experience writing in AP Style.
- Prior work with a collegiate student publication or media outlet.
- Reliable transportation to travel within the coverage area.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in New Braunfels, Texas.
- You will work up to 20 hours per week.
- The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, though you must be available for some evening shifts to cover council meetings.
- This is a paid internship at $15 per hour.
About Community Impact
Community Impact is a newspaper publishing company founded in 2005. Based in Pflugerville, Texas, the organization distributes hyperlocal news to residents and business owners through monthly mailings and daily online updates. It employs approximately 331 people. Reporters cover local topics including education, transportation, and health care by attending city council and school board meetings.
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