Austin American-Statesman · 1 week ago
SFGATE UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism Summer Intern, 2026
San Francisco, CA, United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAustin American-Statesman is seeking two digital journalism interns for the summer of 2026 at SFGATE, the most-read media site on the west coast. The interns will immerse themselves in digital media operations, assist with content-related tasks, and contribute to the daily news cycle while gaining valuable real-world experience.
Information ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNews
Responsibilities
Assist with various curation and content-related tasks in all sections of the site
Conduct story research
Package articles
Manage social media responsibilities
Get photos in the field
Attend press conferences
Write stories as needed
Qualification
Required
Must be a current student in UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism
Interns will work 30 hours a week for 8.5 weeks, June-August 2026
Passion for journalism and the internet, including keeping a pulse on what's trending
Knowledge of the Bay Area
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts
Strong attention to detail
Familiarity with online publications
Experience at a school newspaper/magazine or similar publication
Enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn
Familiarity with social media, particularly Twitter, Instagram and Reddit
Company
Austin American-Statesman
Austin American-Statesman is a prominent primary media firm that provides sources of daily news.
Founded in 1871
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Eddie Burns
Retired - CFO
Recent News
2025-03-06
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