SF Chronicle- Berkeley Visuals Internship, Summer 2026
About The Position
The San Francisco Chronicle has an opening for a talented, energetic photojournalist from UC Berkeley’s Journalism program to join our Visuals team for a summer 2026 internship. The San Francisco Chronicle is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast and our award-winning journalists provide insight into the people and events shaping the Bay Area. The Visuals intern will cover a variety of news, features, sports assignments and visual essays. The intern is responsible for making photographs, capturing video, initial photo editing, writing captions and some reporting. This position is based in San Francisco.
Requirements
- A first-year graduate student at Berkeley with prior experience at a college news publication or professional news organization.
- A strong online portfolio featuring still photography and video.
- Keen attention to detail and strong news & ethical judgment, and an ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.
- A current driver's license and car, or be willing to take ride-shares or public transportation.
- An interest in and enthusiasm for local & community storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Make informative and visually compelling images on deadline for daily stories.
- Transmit photos and videos remotely.
- Contribute accurate, concise, typo-free captions and additional reporting.
- Collaborate closely with editors and reporters in the field.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
