Breaking News Intern
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Hearst Newspapers
Houston, TX, US
Summary
Reporting interns are responsible for reporting and writing timely, accurate news stories while collaborating with editors and photographers. They will also conduct interviews, pitch story ideas, and contribute to live coverage across various platforms.
Job Description
Reporting Intern
Job Description
The Houston Chronicle is looking for an adaptable and detail-oriented student journalist to join its Breaking News team for the summer 2027 internship program
Reporting interns will have the chance to work in one of America’s most exciting news markets, reporting and writing timely stories about the events, issues and trends shaping Houston and Texas. They will gain hands-on experience covering stories on deadline, developing follow-ups, pitching story ideas and collaborating with editors, photographers and audience journalists to deliver accurate, engaging coverage.
Past summer interns were essential contributors to our coverage, including reporting on topics like extreme weather events, the FIFA World Cup, social justice protests and political rallies. Our paid internship opportunities have also propelled several former interns to full-time roles on the Chronicle’s staff.
Responsibilities:
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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, keeping a close eye on local and national news sources, social media and Google Trends to identify topics
- Conduct interviews with officials, witnesses and community members on deadline
- Verify information from social media, public records and other sources before publication
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Contribute to live blogs and enterprise follow-ups as news develops
Requirements:
- Juniors, seniors or recent graduates with prior experience at a college news publication or professional news organization.
- A personal laptop and Wi-Fi or hotspot access.
- Must obtain housing in Houston and work in the Chronicle’s office at least 3 days a week.
Internship Details:
- 40 hours a week for 10 weeks, from early June and to early August. Interns will be paid $15 an hour.
- Interns will work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage based on news demands.
- The recruiting committee will assign all interns a mentor from the newsroom based on their interests.
Application details:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including the required documents, by October 25, 2026.
Please submit a portfolio of 3 journalistic clips, a resume, and a 1-page cover letter addressed to the recruiting committee detailing your passion for journalism and what you hope to achieve through this internship.
About the Houston Chronicle:
The Houston Chronicle, recognized for its Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, serves its 2.3 million residents with content and marketing solutions across two of Houston’s largest websites — HoustonChronicle.com and Chron.com, along with our magazine, television and newspaper brands. Our mission is to spark conversations that inspire action to create a better Houston. All our content and the innovative business solutions we provide invite Houstonians to join conversations about a community we’ve been committed to covering and helping prosper for more than 120 years. The community we all call home.
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.
Be a part of something bigger – your headline awaits.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.
We are at the intersection of what matters
- To the local communities we serve.
- To the national conversation we inform.
- To the employees we invest in.
- To the advertisers whose results we deliver.
Today, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) employs over 2,500+ employees and encompasses more than 75 brands across a national network, with an unparalleled commitment to the communities we serve.
While our reach is national, giving us a vast array of resources, our focus is local. Our comprehensive portfolio of modern local and regional brands, services, and solutions redefines what ‘local news’ means and how it connects communities across the country. We inform, educate, and entertain 45 million digital visitors monthly and over 6 million print readers weekly through a collective network of 50+ leading websites, 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, innovative digital products, and businesses such as King Features, Hearst DevHub, and more.
It is our mission to be the most trusted, most respected and most accurate source of news and information in the communities that we serve. We place our readers' interests above all others, and dedicate ourselves to the principles of truthfulness, fairness and independence. We understand that the free flow of accurate information is vital to our system of government and the foundations of our economy.
In addition to our journalistic commitment, HNP partners with thousands of local, regional, and national businesses, providing best-in-class advertising and marketing services each year.
Please consider joining us at HNP. You will have the opportunity to create your story and evolve your local news landscape. Your headline awaits!
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Newspaper Publishing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
We are at the intersection of what matters
- To the local communities we serve.
- To the national conversation we inform.
- To the employees we invest in.
- To the advertisers whose results we deliver.
Today, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) employs over 2,500+ employees and encompasses more than 75 brands across a national network, with an unparalleled commitment to the communities we serve.
While our reach is national, giving us a vast array of resources, our focus is local. Our comprehensive portfolio of modern local and regional brands, services, and solutions redefines what ‘local news’ means and how it connects communities across the country. We inform, educate, and entertain 45 million digital visitors monthly and over 6 million print readers weekly through a collective network of 50+ leading websites, 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, innovative digital products, and businesses such as King Features, Hearst DevHub, and more.
It is our mission to be the most trusted, most respected and most accurate source of news and information in the communities that we serve. We place our readers' interests above all others, and dedicate ourselves to the principles of truthfulness, fairness and independence. We understand that the free flow of accurate information is vital to our system of government and the foundations of our economy.
In addition to our journalistic commitment, HNP partners with thousands of local, regional, and national businesses, providing best-in-class advertising and marketing services each year.
Please consider joining us at HNP. You will have the opportunity to create your story and evolve your local news landscape. Your headline awaits!
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Newspaper Publishing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
