Bay Area Metro Reporting Intern - Summer 2027

Hearst; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metro Reporting Intern role at Hearst presents an immersive, 12-week program in San Francisco, focusing on fast-paced metro journalism for SFChronicle.com and related outlets. You'll cover city government, policy and breaking news, work closely with editors, and join seasoned reporters on big events.

We seek students who hustle, write clearly, and can meet tight deadlines while upholding accuracy and ethics.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule; Bay Area residency required.
• Strong writing skills and ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Report news for SFChronicle.com that may appear in print editions.
• Collaborate with editors and newsroom teams (photo, video, data).
• Aim to provide readers with timely and authoritative information.

Skills

News writing

Deadline driven

Collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program

Job description

The Metro Reporting Intern role at Hearst presents an immersive, 12-week program in San Francisco, focusing on fast-paced metro journalism for SFChronicle.com and related outlets. You'll cover city government, policy and breaking news, work closely with editors, and join seasoned reporters on big events.

We seek students who hustle, write clearly, and can meet tight deadlines while upholding accuracy and ethics.