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2027 National Hearst Journalism Fellowship Program

San Francisco, CA, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026

Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
San Francisco
Experience
Recent college graduates or early-career journalists; no specific number of years stated.
Visa sponsorship
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the full two-year duration. Hearst is unable to sponsor work visas for this program.

About the job

A full-time, two-year journalism fellowship with two 12-month newsroom rotations, training, and mentorship at Hearst newspapers.

What you'll do

  • Report and tell stories using data, video, and AI-driven tools.
  • Participate in newsroom rotations and training in digital reporting, investigative journalism, breaking news, and audience engagement.
  • Work with editors and newsroom leaders and receive mentoring.

What they ask for

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the full two-year duration; work visa sponsorship is unavailable.
  • Applicants should be recent college graduates or early-career journalists.
  • Applicants should have a background or demonstrated interest in journalism or related fields.
  • Applicants should be willing to relocate and take on beats in multiple cities.

Tools

data, video, AI-driven tools

AI focus

Work alongside journalists using AI-driven tools.

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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)