Datebook Intern, Summer 2027

Datebook Intern, Summer 2027

The San Francisco Chronicle is seeking to create a pipeline for the next generation of arts journalists. The position will be based with Datebook, our guide to arts, entertainment and culture in the Bay Area covering film, music, theater and more. Your role will require brainstorming, researching and writing, but may also include art directing collaborators and project coordination.

All college students, including community college students or students who will have recently completed their associate or bachelor's degree, are encouraged to apply.

Selected candidates will receive training and mentoring from editors and colleagues across departments.

Requirements and internship details

• Must be able to work out of the San Francisco and greater Bay Area.
• Weekend, evening and holiday work will be required as events warrant.
• 40 hours a week for 12 weeks.
• This paid internship typically goes from June to August, though a later start

and/or end date may be negotiated. The hourly rate is $20.50/hr.

• Deadline to apply: October 10, 2026.
• Please submit a one-page cover letter along with a portfolio of your work.

Include brief explanations of your role in the execution of the pieces in your portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Report on breaking news and trending topics as it relates to the Bay Area

arts community.

• Report and write news features and reviews for the Chronicle that reflect the

diversity of the arts and audiences in the Bay Area.

• Cover live events across the Bay Area, including nights and weekends, as

needed

• Collaborate closely with editors to conceptualize coverage, sharpen writing

and build reporting instincts in a fast-paced newsroom

• Contribute to coverage that may also include opportunities to work with

video, audio and/or other multimedia storytelling formats

What we're looking for

• An intern with endless curiosity and a proactive attitude.
• Someone who be