2027 Hearst Developer Fellowship Program
About The Position
The Hearst Fellowship for Newsroom AI Development is a one-year program focused on building tools for journalists and experiences for readers with cutting-edge technology. The successful candidate will embed on the DevHub, Hearst’s San Francisco-based editorial innovation team, and will work on AI-assisted projects, tools, and news products with core product and engineering teams and top metro newsrooms. Fellows will receive training, mentorship, and real-world experience alongside top journalist-programmers who build interactive experiences and automation tools focused on building connections to local communities. Hearst Fellows are full-time employees with competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, relocation allowance, and a housing stipend. The goal of the program is for Fellows to earn full-time employment at the end of the yearlong term, training the next builders and supporting their growth into future leaders.
Requirements
- College graduates with interest, experience, or background in journalism and AI.
- Willingness to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Must submit a one-page resume that includes past journalistic experience, academic major and minor, date or expected date of graduation, permanent and current addresses, email, website, and social media addresses (if applicable).
- Must submit a reference page that includes three work references including titles, email addresses and phone numbers.
- Must submit a page with links to portfolio or digital work samples.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AI, data journalism, and programming.
Responsibilities
- Create AI tools for newsrooms and experiences for readers that adhere to strict editorial standards and company policies.
- Work with newsrooms on best practices for AI usage.
- Enrich existing tools and interactives with fresh approaches to workflows, data analysis, and visualization.
- Innovate with new technology to benefit journalists and the communities covered.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Relocation allowance
- Housing stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
