Food & Wine Reporting Intern Summer 2026 @ San Francisco Chronicle
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Food & Wine Reporting Intern Summer 2026
The San Francisco Chronicle is seeking a reporting intern for Summer 2026. This paid 12-week internship based in the Bay Area provides hands-on experience with world-class journalists and digital news operations. Interns will cover the Bay Area’s dynamic dining and drinking scene including restaurant and bar openings, closings, and other food and drink news.
Responsibilities & Duties
The successful candidate will:
- Receive training and mentoring from experienced editors and colleagues.
- Work within a cohort of over a dozen summer interns.
- Report and write news articles for the Chronicle and SFChronicle.com.
- Engage readers with social media, visuals, graphics and multimedia.
- Assist seasoned critics with on-the-ground reporting.
What We’re Looking For
The role demands high standards, curiosity, and empathy. It requires a candidate who hustles to get the story first and can collaborate effectively while taking and giving feedback. Strong writing skills and a commitment to accuracy, fairness and inclusiveness are essential. A portfolio or examples of previous work, along with explanations of your contributions, is required.
Key Skills/Competency
Reporting, Journalism, Writing, Digital Media, Mentoring, Social Media, Multimedia, Accuracy, Inclusiveness, Collaboration.
How to Get Hired at San Francisco Chronicle
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor it to highlight relevant journalism and multimedia experience.
- Research SFChronicle: Understand their digital news culture and Bay Area focus.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include links and detailed project contributions.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss past writing and reporting experiences.