About the role#
Community Impact offers an internship program for those starting a career in community journalism. You will work with editors and reporters to inform readers about local updates. This 10-week program provides a look at how a newsroom operates through direct contributions to our print and digital products.
What you'll do#
- Write stories for the web and the print publication.
- Contribute to the Impacts and To-do List sections of the paper.
- Shadow reporters at local government meetings.
- Cover council meetings, which may require working outside of regular office hours.
- Take photos and connect with sources in the communities we serve.
- Work on data-heavy assignments to build your storytelling skills.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in college or graduated within six months of the start date.
- Pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Experience writing for a student publication or media company.
- Proficiency in AP Style.
- Reliable transportation.
Location & details#
- Location: Pflugerville, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $15 per hour.
- Status: Part-time, paid internship.
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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