Visuals Internship: Photo & Video Storytelling (Summer 2027)

Houston Chronicle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 8,266,000 - 9,643,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Chronicle is seeking a creative student journalist to join its Visuals team for a 2027 summer internship. You will gain hands-on experience producing photography and short-form video for the Chronicle’s website and social platforms, collaborating across the newsroom to tell visually driven Houston stories.

As an intern, you will photograph and film daily assignments, edit videos for social, and contribute ideas for visual storytelling that engage audiences.

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

Skills

Journalism experience

Education

College news publication experience

Professional news organization experience

Job description

The Houston Chronicle is seeking a creative student journalist to join its Visuals team for a 2027 summer internship. You will gain hands-on experience producing photography and short-form video for the Chronicle’s website and social platforms, collaborating across the newsroom to tell visually driven Houston stories.

As an intern, you will photograph and film daily assignments, edit videos for social, and contribute ideas for visual storytelling that engage audiences.