Please submit a resume with written samples (news articles preferred) in PDF format operations@azhcc.com by Friday, May 9. Subject line to read “Journalist Intern – AZHCC – (Your Name)”. If you have any additional questions, please email operations@azhcc.com.

JOB TITLE: Journalist Intern

DEPARTMENT: Market Intelligence

SUPERVISOR: Director of Market Intelligence

STATUS: Paid, Part-Time/20 hours per week

Summer 2025

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is dedicated to a highly motivated graduate-level

journalism student or recent grad to assist with the 2025 edition of DATOS—Arizona's

premiere Hispanic market intelligence report for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of

Commerce.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• To follow, highlight and always encourage the chamber mission

• To assist write and edit a portion of ~25-30 short "InFocus" stories

• To assist in writing articles

• To assist in storytelling, editing and formatting that elevates Latino community

• To assist in conduct interviews with business/community leaders

• To collaborate with other AZHCC team members to shape content

• To actively research supporting data, trends, or story background as needed

• To assist in the review and revise submissions for tone, clarity, and grammar

• To assist in weekly check-ins and meet editing/writing deadlines

• And other duties as assigned by supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have strong writing, interviewing, and editing skills

• Must have knowledge in data-driven storytelling and community-focused work

• Must have attention to detail and a collaborative spirit

• Must be able to speak in a crowd and to new interviewers

• Must be a proactive self-starter

• Must be timely and able to adhere to deadlines

• Must be able to prioritize, solve problems and be resourceful under pressure

• Must have excellent writing skills including grammar and punctuation

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and basic file-sharing tools

• Must be able to travel as necessary

• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking preferred with writing, reading and translation skills

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent writing skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent oral communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment described here are

representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the

position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals to perform the

essential functions.

• Prolonged sitting

• Prolonged standing

• Frequent bending, stooping, or reaching

• Frequent walking

• Able to lift up to 20 lbs.

• Continuous talking in person and on the phone in a clear and audible voice

• Usual office environment

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow all other job related duties as instructed by their supervisor that are compliant with State and Federal laws.

Please submit a resume with written samples (news articles preferred) in PDF format operations@azhcc.com by Friday, May 2. Subject line to read “Journalist Intern – AZHCC – (Your Name)”. If you have any additional questions, please email operations@azhcc.com.