Hearst

Visuals Intern, Summer 2027

Hearst  •  $21/hr  •  San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

San Francisco Chronicle Visuals Internship

The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for a talented, energetic photojournalist to join our Visuals team for its summer 2027 internship program. The San Francisco Chronicle is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast and our award-winning journalists provide insight into the people and events shaping the Bay Area.

The Visuals intern will cover a variety of news, features, sports assignments and visual essays. The intern is responsible for making photographs, capturing video, initial photo editing, writing captions and some reporting. This position is based in San Francisco.

Responsibilities:

  • Make informative and visually compelling images on deadline for daily stories.
  • Transmit photos and videos remotely.
  • Contribute accurate, concise, typo-free captions and additional reporting.
  • Collaborate closely with editors and reporters in the field.

Requirements:

  • Juniors, seniors, or recent grads with prior experience at a college news publication or professional news organization.
  • A strong online portfolio featuring still photography and video.
  • Keen attention to detail and strong news & ethical judgment, and an ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.
  • A current driver's license and car, or be willing to take ride-shares or public transportation.
  • An interest in and enthusiasm for local & community storytelling.

Internship Details:

  • 40 hours a week for 12 weeks, from early June and to early August. Interns will be paid $20.50 an hour.
  • Interns will work a five-day week, with possible weekend coverage.
  • Interns will be assigned a photographer and photo editor mentor.

Application Details:

  • Please include in your application a portfolio of your work or links to your work, as well as a cover letter and resume. If applicable, please include brief explanations of your role in the execution of the pieces.
  • Application Deadline is October 10, 2026.

About SF Chronicle:

The San Francisco Chronicle (www.sfchronicle.com) 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.

HNP Overview:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we’re investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories — growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms — to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

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About Hearst

As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.

Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
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