Reporting Internship
The Houston Chronicle is looking for motivated student journalists who plan to pursue a career in journalism for its summer 2025 internship program. Based in Texas, the Houston Chronicle is a Hearst newspaper in the nation's fourth largest city. Houston is also one of the country's most diverse cities.
We are seeking dynamic reporting interns to join our newsroom team. Interns will have the chance to work in one of the following departments: education, breaking and trending news, city politics or public safety. Our summer 2024 interns were essential contributors to our coverage, including reporting on topics like days-long citywide power outages and the utility company’s response to Hurricane Beryl.
Our paid internship opportunities have also propelled several former interns to full-time roles on the Chronicle’s staff, including our Latino communities reporter, K-12 reporter, higher education reporter, breaking news reporter, audience engagement producer and deputy audience director.
Responsibilities:
Report on breaking news and trending topics.
Collaborate closely with editors to conceptualize coverage and enhance writing skills.
Contribute to in-depth stories about topics such as extreme weather, public safety, K-12 and higher education, City Hall and Houston’s diverse communities.
Requirements:
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.
A personal laptop and WiFi or hotspot access.
Must obtain housing in Houston and work in the Chronicle’s office 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:
Please submit 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.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email internship recruitment committee co-chairs megan.menchaca@houstonchronicle.com and brady.stone@houstonchronicle.com.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including the required documents, by Oct. 18, 2024. Successful applicants will receive a response by Nov. 22, 2024.