Breaking News Reporting Intern, Summer 2026
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Breaking News Reporting Interns Summer 2026
The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for reporters to join our breaking newsteam. These paid 12-week internships will receive training and mentoring but also hit the ground running covering a variety of stories from the office and in the field. Breaking news is the main focus but there will be opportunities to pursue projects aimed at engaging our audience and to work closely with our data journalism developer and audience teams. The ideal candidate will hustle and be quick to a story. We are looking for reporters who enjoy jumping on any and every story that comes up whether its in the areas of weather criminal justice or public health.
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. There are two internships in the fall one in the summer and one in the spring.
Requirements: 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. The hourly rate is $19.18/hr. Deadline to apply is November 2 2025.
Duties:
- Receive training and mentoring from editors and colleagues across departments.
- Report and write breaking news articles on tight deadlines Contribute to reader engagement projects
What were looking for:
Overall: Someone eager to find and chase good stories with an eye for the details headlines angles and quotes that will capture readers attention. Strong writing skills are important as is a strict dedication to accuracy fairness and inclusiveness.
Newsroom experience: Strong college publication experience or previous internships preferred but not required.
About The San Francisco Chronicle and :
The San Francisco Chronicle () is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast. Acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 2000 the San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 by Charles and Michael de Young and has been awarded six Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence. Our award-winning journalists provide insight into the people and events shaping the Bay Area investigate wrongdoing and waste and deliver the quickest and most reliable coverage of breaking news in Northern California.
Join our team!
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
