Breaking News Reporting Intern, Summer 2027
About The Position
The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for a reporter to join our breaking news team. This paid, 12-week internship 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 enjoys jumping on any and every story that comes up, whether it’s 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
- Full-time position
- Based in San Francisco
- Likely Monday-to-Friday
- Weekend, evening and holiday work may be required as news warrants
- Strong writing skills
- Strict dedication to accuracy, fairness and inclusiveness
Nice To Haves
- College students
- Preference given to students studying at or who have recently completed a degree at a Bay Area four-year or community college
- Strong college publication experience or previous internships preferred
Responsibilities
- Report and write breaking news articles on tight deadlines
- Contribute to reader engagement projects
- Receive training and mentoring from editors and colleagues across departments
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Training and mentoring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
