2027 National Hearst Journalism Fellowship Program

Hearst•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 two immersive, 12-month rotations at leading Hearst newspapers, allowing participants to work alongside Pulitzer-winning journalists and newsroom leaders. Fellows will receive hands-on mentoring, access cutting-edge newsroom technology, and receive training in digital reporting, investigative journalism, breaking news, and audience engagement.

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.
A hunger to learn, create, and lead in a modern newsroom environment.
Authorized to work in the U.S. for the full two-year duration.
Resume (1 page) including major/minor, graduation date, contact info, and social handles.
Work Samples (1 page with clickable links).
Cover Letter (max 2 pages) explaining why you should be the 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.
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.
Utilize and receive training in cutting-edge newsroom technology.
Develop skills in digital reporting, investigative journalism, breaking news, and audience engagement.