2027 Hearst AI Newsroom 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 using cutting-edge technology. The successful candidate will embed on the DevHub, Hearst’s San Francisco-based editorial innovation team, and work on AI-assisted projects, tools, and news products with core product and engineering teams and Hearst metro newsrooms. Fellows receive training, mentorship, and real-world experience alongside journalist-programmers who build interactive experiences and automation tools focused on connecting with local communities. Hearst Fellows are full-time employees with a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, a relocation allowance, and a housing stipend. The program aims to train Fellows for future full-time employment, though participation does not guarantee a position after the yearlong term. The DevHub includes editorial engineers, AI developers, data journalists, interactive designers, and content strategists who collaborate with local newsrooms on digital experiences such as election results pages, AI tools, searchable databases, severe weather trackers, and alternative story formats.
Requirements
- Be a college graduate.
- Have an interest, experience, or background in journalism and AI.
- Be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area and work a hybrid in-office schedule.
- Submit a one-page resume in PDF format that includes past journalistic experience, academic major and minor, graduation date or expected graduation date, permanent and current addresses, email, website, and social media addresses if applicable.
- Submit a PDF reference page with three work references, including titles, email addresses, and phone numbers.
- Submit a PDF page with links to a portfolio or digital work samples.
Responsibilities
- Create AI tools for newsrooms and reader experiences that adhere to editorial standards and company policies.
- Work with newsrooms on best practices for AI usage.
- Enrich existing tools and interactive projects with new approaches to workflows, data analysis, and visualization.
- Innovate with new technology to benefit journalists and the communities they cover.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Relocation allowance
- Housing stipend
- Mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
