Audience Growth & Strategy Intern

Houston Chronicle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Chronicle is seeking a curious and versatile student journalist to join its Audience team for the summer 2027 internship program. The internship runs 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, at a rate of $15 per hour, with work expected in the Chronicle’s Houston office at least 3 days per week.

This internship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of journalism, storytelling and digital strategy, with opportunities to shape coverage, craft headlines and engage readers across

Qualifications

• Juniors, seniors or recent graduates with prior experience at a college news publication or professional news organization.
• A personal laptop and Wi‑Fi or hotspot access.
• Must obtain housing in Houston and work in the Chronicle’s office at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time analytics and identify patterns in what readers are viewing, sharing and returning to
• Help editors and reporters frame stories for maximum clarity, relevance and impact
• Write and refine headlines, social copy, push alerts and other promotional language with attention to SEO and news value
• Create social posts and contribute to strategies for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Reddit and more
• Assist with newsletter planning, writing and audience‑focused story selection
• Help package stories for the homepage and other digital platforms
• Research search trends, audience interests and emerging platforms
• Pitch ideas for reaching new audiences and deepening connections with existing readers
• Collaborate across the newsroom to translate Chronicle journalism into useful, compelling digital experiences

Job description

The Houston Chronicle is seeking a curious and versatile student journalist to join its Audience team for the summer 2027 internship program. The internship runs 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, at a rate of $15 per hour, with work expected in the Chronicle’s Houston office at least 3 days per week.

This internship offers hands-on experience at the intersection of journalism, storytelling and digital strategy, with opportunities to shape coverage, craft headlines and engage readers across