About the role#
The San Francisco Chronicle is seeking interns for the Summer 2027 term. This program is for students and recent graduates interested in visual, product, and UI/UX design, visual storytelling, and development within a newsroom. You will join a multidisciplinary team of designers, illustrators, and developers working on projects ranging from design systems to immersive longform narratives and investigative reports.
What you'll do#
- Participate in brainstorming and design sprints for newsroom projects.
- Execute assignments through reporting, writing, designing, or coding.
- Communicate with collaborators across the newsroom.
- Manage the production process for your individual projects.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a college junior, senior, or recent graduate.
- Demonstrated interest in journalism or design through coursework or practical experience.
- A basic understanding of HTML and CSS.
- Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, JavaScript, React, or data visualization software is helpful but not required for every candidate.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in San Francisco, California.
- The role is hybrid, requiring you to work in the office at least three days per week.
- The internship lasts 12 weeks, typically running from June through August or September.
- Interns work 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional needs for night or weekend work.
About CDS Global
CDS Global provides business process outsourcing and management services for nonprofits and brands. Founded in 1972, the company operates as a subsidiary of Hearst Corporation. It manages customer and donor interactions through software, payment processing, and fulfillment operations. The organization is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and employs over 1,300 people.
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