Bay Area Arts Journalism Intern - Summer 2027 (Paid)

Hearst Magazines; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 12,398,000 - 15,154,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Chronicle, part of Hearst Magazines, seeks a Datebook Intern for Summer 2027 in the Bay Area arts desk. You will brainstorm, research and write on film, music, theater and more, with potential art directing and project coordination.

Selected interns will gain mentorship from editors across departments. The program runs 40 hours/week for 12 weeks, with pay at $20.50 per hour, and deadlines including October 10, 2026 for applications.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college student or recent graduate seeking journalism internship.
• Willingness to work weekends/evenings and travel within Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Report on Bay Area arts news and trends.
• Write news features and reviews reflecting diversity of arts and audiences.
• Cover live events across the Bay Area, including nights and weekends.
• Collaborate with editors to conceptualize coverage and sharpen reporting instincts.
• Explore multimedia storytelling formats such as video or audio.

Skills

Curiosity

Proactive attitude

Writing skills

Multimedia storytelling

Education

College student

Tools

Video/Audio tools

Job description

The San Francisco Chronicle, part of Hearst Magazines, seeks a Datebook Intern for Summer 2027 in the Bay Area arts desk. You will brainstorm, research and write on film, music, theater and more, with potential art directing and project coordination.

Selected interns will gain mentorship from editors across departments. The program runs 40 hours/week for 12 weeks, with pay at $20.50 per hour, and deadlines including October 10, 2026 for applications.