About the role#
The Legislative Reporting Intern works with our state reporting team during the Texas legislative session. You will translate state government activity into news that matters to local readers. This role focuses on how decisions made in Austin affect roads, taxes, and local governments across our coverage areas.
What you'll do#
- Track bills as they move through committee and the floor.
- Attend hearings at the Texas Capitol.
- Shadow reporters to build your storytelling skills.
- Write web and print stories connecting state policy to local communities.
- Contribute to sections of the paper.
- Take photos and connect with sources, lawmakers, and their staff in the communities we serve.
- Work outside regular office hours to cover hearings, floor sessions, and legislative deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a junior, senior, or graduate student in journalism, or graduation within the last six months.
- Experience writing in AP Style for a student publication or media outlet.
- Comfort working with legislative data, bill text, and public records.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Reliable transportation to reach the Texas Capitol and the communities we serve.
Location & details#
- Location: Pflugerville, Texas, with required travel to the Texas Capitol in Austin.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $15 per hour.
- Status: 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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