Breaking News Intern

About the Role

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.

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, 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
• 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 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.

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.

About Hearst Newspapers

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers 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 Hearst Newspapers, 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.