Job Description

Community Impact Newspaper's internship program is an innovative experience for individuals interested in a career in community journalism. For 10 weeks, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry veterans and learn from experienced editors working on storytelling and data-heavy assignments to inform readers in their local communities through the collaboration of a passionate team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO You will learn from industry journalism pros, network and build out your resume ... all in sunny, beautiful Texas. This program will allow interns to experience what it's like in a professional newsroom shadowing reporters and editors, and taking on assignments and projects specific to the markets you'll be working within. Interns will finish the 10-week program with a well-rounded newsroom experience, which will include writing web stories, shadowing reporters at local government meetings, contributing stories to the print product, and writing for our highly-read Impacts and To-do List sections of the paper. You'll also have the opportunities to learn the intricacies of how other departments within the newspaper collaborate to make this a fantastic media company.

Community Impact Newspaper serves 60+ communities in five major Texas metros (Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Nashville & San Antonio). Hyperlocal journalism is what we do and we are PRINT-FIRST. You heard that right - our newspaper is a monthly publication that has delivers to 100 percent of homes and businesses in the communities we serve - over 2.5+ million mailboxes! If that doesn't stand out, our brand of hyperlocal journalism is what our readers truly want. We know because we listen.

If you have experience working for a collegiate student publication or media outlet, and feel community journalism is your calling, this could be the opportunity that kick-starts your professional career!
This is a 40-hour week, 10 week internship.

The "community" in Community Impact Newspapers represents you. As an organization that reflects the people and businesses we serve, we hold diversity & inclusion principles to be extremely important to our mission and values. Employment decisions made at Community Impact Newspapers are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics; instead, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This job was posted on Fri Apr 08 2022 and expired on Wed Apr 13 2022.

Minimum $28K /yr

$50K /yr Average

Maximum $94K /yr

Tasks

Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.

Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.

Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals.

Measure and assess customer and employee satisfaction.

Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data.

Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies.

Seek and provide information to help companies determine their position in the marketplace.

Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data.

Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution.

Monitor industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature.

Attend staff conferences to provide management with information and proposals concerning the promotion, distribution, design, and pricing of company products or services.

Direct trained survey interviewers.

Develop and implement procedures for identifying advertising needs.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.