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The intern will help produce compelling still photography and short-form video for the Chronicle’s website and social platforms, including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts. They will have the opportunity to collaborate across the newsroom to tell visually driven stories that capture Houston’s people, culture and breaking news moments.\nOur summer interns are integral members of the newsroom, producing work that reaches hundreds of thousands of readers and viewers. Past interns have gone on to full-time roles at the Chronicle as reporters, producers and editors across our newsroom and audience teams.\nResponsibilities:\nPhotograph and film daily and enterprise assignments in coordination with editors and reporters\n\nPitch, shoot, edit and publish short-form videos optimized for social platforms\n\nIdentify visual storytelling opportunities across beats and social trends\n\nEdit and caption photos and videos with attention to accuracy, tone and engagement\n\nCollaborate with reporters, editors and the audience team to translate Chronicle journalism into visual stories\n\nContribute ideas for visual storytelling that strengthen the Chronicle’s reach and connection with audiences\n\nRequirements:\nJuniors, seniors or recent graduates with prior experience at a college news publication or professional news organization.\nValid driver's license and access to a car.\nMust obtain housing in Houston and work in the Chronicle’s office at least 3 days a week.\nInternship Details:\n40 hours a week for 10 weeks, from early June to early August. Interns will be paid $15 an hour.\n\nInterns will work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage based on news demands.\n\nThe recruiting committee will assign all interns a mentor from the newsroom based on their interests.\n\nApplication details:\nInterested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including the required documents, by October 25, 2026.\nPlease submit a portfolio of 5 visuals clips (portfolio websites are acceptable), 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.\nAbout the Houston Chronicle:\nThe 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.\nAbout Hearst Newspapers:\nWith 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.\nAt 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.\nBe a part of something bigger - your headline awaits.\nRecognizing 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 . 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