Data Storytelling Intern: Create Data-Driven News Graphics

Hearst Magazines; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 12,398,000 - 14,382,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Chronicle is seeking a Data Reporting Intern for Summer 2027 in the Bay Area. You will join the Data team to craft data-driven graphics, interactive projects and deep dives, with training and mentoring as you contribute from day one.

This paid 12-week internship covers June to August, offering hands-on reporting, data analysis and collaboration with editors, developers and newsroom teams to engage readers with accurate, compelling journalism.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment, creativity and meticulousness.
• Able to stay organized and document work clearly.
• Willingness to learn on the job and work quickly with fairness and accuracy.
• Experience with Python, R or similar coding languages is preferred.
• Interest in data visualization, web development or GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Report and write graphics- and data-driven articles for our digital and print editions.
• Conceive story ideas and collaborate with editors and developers to enhance storytelling.
• Collaborate with newsroom reporters to produce high-impact journalism.
• Create assets to promote and distribute the team's work.

Skills

News judgment

Creativity

Meticulousness

Organization

Documentation

Python

R

Data visualization

GIS

Education

Enrolled student or recent graduate

Job description

The San Francisco Chronicle is seeking a Data Reporting Intern for Summer 2027 in the Bay Area. You will join the Data team to craft data-driven graphics, interactive projects and deep dives, with training and mentoring as you contribute from day one.

This paid 12-week internship covers June to August, offering hands-on reporting, data analysis and collaboration with editors, developers and newsroom teams to engage readers with accurate, compelling journalism.