Hybrid Breaking News Intern - Houston, Paid Summer

Hearst Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Chronicle is looking for an adaptable and detail-oriented student journalist to join its Breaking News team as a Reporting Intern for the summer 2027 internship program. Reporting interns will gain hands-on experience covering deadline stories and developing follow-ups, while collaborating with editors, photographers and audience journalists to deliver accurate, engaging coverage.

Hybrid internship based in Houston, TX, requiring in-office presence at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Juniors, seniors or recent graduates with prior experience at a college news publication or professional news organization.

Responsibilities

• Report and write timely, accurate stories.
• Collaborate with editors, photographers and the audience team to deliver coverage that meets high standards for accuracy, speed and engagement.
• Pitch timely news stories based on sources and trends, and identify topics.

Skills

Deadline writing

Interviews

Collaboration

Tools

Laptop with Wi‑Fi

Job description

The Houston Chronicle is looking for an adaptable and detail-oriented student journalist to join its Breaking News team as a Reporting Intern for the summer 2027 internship program. Reporting interns will gain hands-on experience covering deadline stories and developing follow-ups, while collaborating with editors, photographers and audience journalists to deliver accurate, engaging coverage.

Hybrid internship based in Houston, TX, requiring in-office presence at least 3 days per week.