Datebook Intern, Summer 2027

Hearst; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Chronicle, part of Hearst, offers an arts journalism internship based in the Bay Area through Datebook. You will brainstorm, research, and write on film, music, theater and more, with opportunities to art direct collaborators and coordinate projects.

Open to all college students and recent graduates; training and mentoring will be provided by editors across departments. The internship runs June–August for 12 weeks at 40 hours per week, paid at $20.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work out of the San Francisco and greater Bay Area.
• Weekend, evening and holiday work may be required.
• 40 hours a week for 12 weeks.
• This paid internship typically goes from June to August, though a later start and/or end date may be negotiated.
• Deadline to apply: October 10, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Report on breaking news and trending topics as it relates to the Bay Area arts community.
• Report and write news features and reviews for the Chronicle that reflect the diversity of the arts and audiences in the Bay Area.
• Cover live events across the Bay Area, including nights and weekends, as needed
• Collaborate closely with editors to conceptualize coverage, sharpen writing and build reporting instincts in a fast-paced newsroom
• Contribute to coverage that may also include opportunities to work with video, audio and/or other multimedia storytelling formats

Education

Pursuing or recently completed associate or bachelor's degree

Job description

The San Francisco Chronicle is seeking to create a pipeline for the next generation of arts journalists. The position will be based with Datebook, our guide to arts, entertainment and culture in the Bay Area covering film, music, theater and more. Your role will require brainstorming, researching and writing, but may also include art directing collaborators and project coordination.

All college students, including community college students or students who will have recently completed their associate or bachelor's degree, are encouraged to apply.

Selected candidates will receive training and mentoring from editors and colleagues across departments.

Requirements and internship details:

• Must be able to work out of the San Francisco and greater Bay Area.
• Weekend, evening and holiday work will be required as events warrant.
• 40 hours a week for 12 weeks.
• This paid internship typically goes from June to August, though a later start and/or end date may be negotiated. The hourly rate is $20.50/hr.
• Deadline to apply: October 10, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Report on breaking news and trending topics as it relates to the Bay Area arts community.
• Report and write news features and reviews for the Chronicle that reflect the diversity of the arts and audiences in the Bay Area.
• Cover live events across the Bay Area, including nights and weekends, as needed
• Collaborate closely with editors to conceptualize coverage, sharpen writing and build reporting instincts in a fast-paced newsroom
• Contribute to coverage that may also include opportunities to work with video, audio and/or other multimedia storytelling formats

What we're looking for:

• An intern with endless curiosity and a proactive attitude.
• Someone who believes in the arts and is hungry to chase stories that haven't been told.
• Someone eager to develop skills that engage readers through compelling headlines, visuals, graphics and other multimedia.
• Strong writing skills are important, as is a dedication to accuracy, fairness and inclusiveness.
• Newsroom experience with a high school and/or college publication or previous internships strongly preferred.

About The San Francisco Chronicle:

The San Francisco Chronicle (www.sfchronicle.com) is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast. Acquired by Hearst Corp. in 2000, the San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 by Charles and Michael de Young and has been awarded six Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence.

Our award-winning journalists provide insight into the people and events shaping the Bay Area, investigate wrongdoing and waste, and deliver the quickest and most reliable coverage of breaking news in Northern California.

Join our team!