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Semafor

Video Producer Fellowship

New York, NY · On-site

$29/hr

The Newsroom Fellow will report to the Head of Video, and work with reporters and editors across ... Collaborate closely with the rest of editorial and work seamlessly across all of Semafor to produce ...

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How much do editorial fellowship jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for editorial fellowship in the United States is $50,294.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an editorial fellowship?

An Editorial Fellowship is a temporary, entry-level position designed for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the publishing or media industry. Fellows typically assist with editing, writing, fact-checking, and generating content under the guidance of experienced editors. These programs often last from a few months to a year and are aimed at recent graduates or early-career professionals seeking to build their skills and network. Editorial Fellowships can serve as a stepping stone to full-time editorial roles within the organization or industry.

What types of projects and responsibilities can I expect during an editorial fellowship?

As an Editorial Fellow, you can expect to work on a range of projects such as researching story ideas, fact-checking articles, copyediting, and occasionally drafting or pitching your own pieces. You'll often assist senior editors with content scheduling and workflow management, and may have opportunities to participate in editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced editorial environment, helping you develop skills in both digital and print publishing while collaborating closely with writers, editors, and other team members.

What is the difference between Editorial Fellowship vs Editorial Assistant?

AspectEditorial FellowshipEditorial Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically recent graduates or early-career professionals with a degree in journalism, literature, or related fieldsSimilar educational background, often entry-level with some experience
Work EnvironmentIntensive training programs within publishing houses, media outlets, or nonprofit organizationsSupportive roles in editorial departments, assisting senior editors
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in publishing, media, and nonprofit sectors for talent developmentWidespread across publishing houses, magazines, and online media

In summary, an Editorial Fellowship is a structured, often competitive program designed to develop early-career professionals through training and mentorship, while an Editorial Assistant is an entry-level role supporting editorial teams with daily tasks. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but the fellowship offers more focused development opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Editorial Fellowship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 74% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,294 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

2027 Hearst Developer Fellowship Program

Hearst Newspapers

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical

Posted 4 days ago

Job description


Hearst Journalism Fellowship Program, Newsroom AI Development
The Hearst Fellowship for Newsroom AI Development is a one-year program focused on building tools for journalists and experiences for readers with the cutting-edge technology. The successful candidate will embed on the DevHub, Hearst's San Francisco-based editorial innovation team, and they will work on AI-assisted projects, tools and news products with our core product and engineering teams and our top metro newsrooms: San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, Austin American-Statesman, San Antonio Express-News, (Albany) Times Union and our Hearst Connecticut newsrooms.
Fellows will receive training, mentorship and real-world experience alongside top journalist-programmers who build interactive experiences and automation tools focused on building connections to the local communities we cover.
Hearst Fellows are full-time employees with competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, relocation allowance and a housing stipend.
What the DevHub does
The Hearst DevHub is a team of editorial engineers, AI developers, data journalists, interactive designers and content strategists who collaborate with local newsrooms to create best-in-class digital experiences. We make things like election results pages, AI tools, searchable databases, severe weather trackers, elegantly designed alternative story forms and whatever else you can dream up. You can learn more about the DevHub here.
What this fellowship could mean for your future
Our goal for the program is for Fellows to earn full-time employment at the end of the yearlong term. We want to train our next builders, and then continue supporting them as they grow into our future leaders.
While participation in the program is not a guarantee of future employment, our goal is to recruit candidates who eventually will join our full-time professional staff. All of us here have an investment in your future and in the future of Hearst Newspapers.
What the successful candidate will do on the DevHub
  • Create AI tools for newsrooms and experiences for readers that adhere to our strict editorial standards and company policies.
  • Work with newsrooms on best practices for AI usage.
  • Enrich existing tools and interactives with fresh approaches to workflows, data analysis and visualization.
  • Innovate with new technology to benefit journalists and the communities we cover.

Hearst Fellowships jump-start great journalism careers
The experience you gain as a Hearst Fellow is the start of a strong foundation for your journalism career. Our objective is to recruit, train and retain journalists who have experience with AI, data journalism and programming. Candidates should be college graduates with interest, experience or background in journalism and AI.
How Fellows are selected
Hearst DevHub team members will conduct multiple interviews and test the top candidates.
If you are offered and accept a position, you will be assigned a mentor, and we'll help you develop relationships with seasoned professionals throughout Hearst Newspapers and beyond.
Requirements and Information
Please see our Fellows website at https://hearstfellowships.com. In addition, candidates must be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area and work a hybrid in-office schedule.
To be considered you must submit in all required documents in PDF format:
  • One-page resume that includes past journalistic experience, academic major and minor, date or expected date of graduation, permanent and current addresses, email, website, and social media addresses (if applicable).
  • Reference page that includes three work references including titles, email addresses and phone numbers.
  • Page with links to portfolio or digital work samples.

Deadline to apply for the Fellowship program is Jan. 4, 2027.
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