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Hearst Magazines · 3 months ago

Breaking News Reporting Intern, Summer 2026

901 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.18/hr - $19.18/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Hearst Magazines is seeking Breaking News Reporting Interns for the San Francisco Chronicle to join their breaking news team. Interns will receive training and mentoring while covering a variety of stories, focusing on breaking news and engaging audience projects.

Media and EntertainmentPublishing

Responsibilities

Receive training and mentoring from editors and colleagues across departments

Report and write breaking news articles on tight deadlines

Contribute to reader engagement projects

Qualification

Writing skillsNewsroom experienceDedication to accuracyFairnessInclusivenessAttention to detail

Required

All college students are encouraged to apply, with preference given to students who are either studying at or have recently completed a degree at a Bay Area four-year or community college

This position is full-time, based in San Francisco and likely Monday-to-Friday

Weekend, evening and holiday work may be required as news warrants

Strong writing skills are important, as is a strict dedication to accuracy, fairness and inclusiveness

Someone eager to find and chase good stories, with an eye for the details, headlines, angles and quotes that will capture readers' attention