2027 National Hearst Journalism Fellowship Program

CDS Global•San Francisco, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hearst Journalism Fellowship is a prestigious, full-time, two-year opportunity designed to catapult the next generation of journalists into impactful careers in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. This fellowship offers a front-row seat to the future of journalism, providing immersive experiences and hands-on training.

Requirements

Recent college graduates or early-career journalists.
Background or demonstrated interest in journalism or related fields.
Eagerness to relocate and take on new beats in multiple cities.
Hunger to learn, create, and lead in a modern newsroom environment.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the full two-year duration.
Resume (1 page) – Include major/minor, graduation date, contact info, and social handles.
Work Samples (1 page with clickable links).
Cover Letter (max 2 pages) – Tell us why you should be our next Fellow.
Three Professional References – Names, titles, emails, and phone numbers.
Two Letters of Recommendation – Sent directly to: [email protected].

Nice To Haves

Bold, curious, and digitally savvy storytellers with a passion for public service journalism.
Experience as a reporter, digital producer, data journalist, visual storyteller, or multimedia creator.

Responsibilities

Complete two immersive, 12-month rotations at leading Hearst newspapers.
Work alongside Pulitzer-winning journalists and newsroom leaders.
Receive hands-on mentoring from seasoned editors and specialists.
Access cutting-edge newsroom tech and training in digital reporting, investigative journalism, breaking news, and audience engagement.