Summer Intern - Visuals
Hearst Newspapers
San Francisco, CAThis is a Full Time Unpaid Internship
San Francisco Chronicle- Berkeley Visuals Internship
The San Francisco Chronicle has an opening for a talented, energetic photojournalist from UC Berkeley's Journalism program to join our Visuals team for a summer 2026 internship.
The Visuals intern will cover a variety of news, features, sports assignments and visual essays. The intern is responsible for making photographs, capturing video, initial photo editing, writing captions and some reporting. This position is based in San Francisco.
Responsibilities:
• Make informative and visually compelling images on deadline for daily stories.
• Transmit photos and videos remotely.
• Contribute accurate, concise, typo-free captions and additional reporting.
• Collaborate closely with editors and reporters in the field.
Requirements:
• A first-year graduate student at Berkeley with prior experience at a college news publication or professional news organization.
• A strong online portfolio featuring still photography and video.
• Keen attention to detail and strong news & ethical judgment, and an ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.
• A current driver's license and car, or be willing to take ride-shares or public transportation.
• An interest in and enthusiasm for local & community storytelling.
Internship Details:
• From early June and to early August for a total of 300 hours.
• Interns will work a 4-5 day week, with possible weekend coverage.
• Interns will be assigned a photographer and photo editor mentor.
Application Details:
• Please include in your application a portfolio of your work or links to your work, as well as a cover letter and resume. If applicable, please include brief explanations of your role in the execution of the pieces.
• If you have any questions about the application process, please email Dylan Hagglund: dylan.hagglund@hearst.com
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including the
required documents, by November 17, 2025.
Additional Information
The San Francisco Chronicle, founded in 1865 by Charles and Michael de Young, is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast. Acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 2000, it has been awarded six Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence. Hearst Newspapers (HNP) operates a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including notable titles such as the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, and Times Union (Albany). The portfolio also features several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites like Chron., CT Insider, MySA, and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate. HNP is committed to investing in innovative storytelling methods, expanding newsrooms, diversifying tools, and evolving platforms to support the millions of people who rely on its content each month.
