Summer Visuals Internship: Photo & Video for News

Hearst; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 5,400 - 6,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor from newsroom

Paid internship

Job summary

The Houston Chronicle is seeking a creative and ambitious student journalist to join its Visuals team for a summer 2027 internship. You will help produce still photography and short-form video for the Chronicle’s website and social platforms, collaborating newsroom-wide to tell visually driven stories about Houston’s people, culture and breaking news moments.

Interns are integral members of the newsroom, producing work that reaches hundreds of thousands of readers and viewers.

Qualifications

• Juniors, seniors or recent graduates with prior experience at a college news publication or professional news organization.
• Valid driver's license and access to a car.
• Must obtain housing in Houston and work in the Chronicle's office at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and film daily and enterprise assignments in coordination with editors and reporters
• Pitch, shoot, edit and publish short‑form videos optimized for social platforms
• Identify visual storytelling opportunities across beats and social trends
• Edit and caption photos and videos with attention to accuracy, tone and engagement
• Collaborate with reporters, editors and the audience team to translate Chronicle journalism into visual stories
• Contribute ideas for visual storytelling that strengthen the Chronicle's reach and connection with audiences

Job description

The Houston Chronicle is seeking a creative and ambitious student journalist to join its Visuals team for a summer 2027 internship. You will help produce still photography and short-form video for the Chronicle’s website and social platforms, collaborating newsroom-wide to tell visually driven stories about Houston’s people, culture and breaking news moments.

Interns are integral members of the newsroom, producing work that reaches hundreds of thousands of readers and viewers.