Researcher

Offered By

The Texas Tribune

Job Location

Austin

Salary

Unpaid

Job Description

The Texas Tribune is seeking student researchers who will receive course credit for helping the nonprofit news organization investigate conflicts of interest among Texas' elected officials. The researchers will spend 10 hours a week reviewing lawmakers' financial and campaign finance records, property listings, sources of income and carried legislation. They will learn how to use public records, state documents, online search tools and traditional reporting to hold elected officials accountable.

Application Instructions

Send resume, references and a short explanation about why you want the position to fellowship@texastribune.org. The deadline for summer 2016 is May 20. The deadline for fall 2016 is July 15.

Degree Status

Current Student

Experience Required

Contact Information

Texas Tribune News Editor Corrie MacLaggan, cmaclaggan@texastribune.org

Type of Internship

Non-Profit

Posted By

Corrie MacLaggan

Post Date

Monday, May 2, 2016

Expiration Date

Friday, July 15, 2016

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