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Hearst

Food & Wine Reporting Intern, Summer 2026

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Internship
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Paid internship
Training and mentoring
Portfolio development
Networking opportunities
Experience with digital media
Exposure to multimedia journalism
Access to food and drink events

Job Description

The San Francisco Chronicle is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast. Founded in 1865 by Charles and Michael de Young and now owned by Hearst Corporation since 2000, this prestigious publication has been recognized with six Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence. The Chronicle is committed to delivering insightful and reliable coverage about the people and events shaping the Bay Area, exposing wrongdoing and waste, and providing up-to-the-minute news through its seasoned team of award-winning journalists. Known for its deep roots in the community and a strong focus on accuracy, fairness, and inclusiveness,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • college student or recent associate or bachelor's degree graduate
  • available full-time for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
  • able to work in the Bay Area
  • willing to work at a paid rate of $19.18 per hour
  • commitment to journalistic integrity and high standards

Job Qualifications

  • strong writing skills
  • eagerness to find and chase good stories
  • dedication to accuracy, fairness and inclusiveness
  • ability to collaborate and provide and accept feedback
  • curiosity and empathy
  • experience or interest in social media engagement
  • portfolio demonstrating skills in journalism, design, or multimedia

Job Duties

  • receive training and mentoring from editors and colleagues across departments
  • work and train within a cohort of more than a dozen summer interns
  • report and write news articles for the Chronicle and SFChronicle.com reflecting the diversity of experiences and coverage of the Bay Area's restaurant, bar and winery scene
  • cover restaurant and bar openings and closings and other food- and drink-related news
  • participate in team brainstorming sessions
  • assist esteemed critics with on-the-ground reporting work
  • engage readers through social media, visuals, graphics and alternative story forms

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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