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How much do journalism fellowship jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for journalism fellowship in the United States is $22.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a journalism fellowship?

A Journalism Fellowship is a specialized program that offers journalists the opportunity to deepen their expertise, develop new skills, and work on specific projects or areas of interest. These fellowships are typically offered by universities, media organizations, or foundations and can last from a few weeks to a year. Participants may receive mentorship, funding, access to resources, and networking opportunities. Journalism Fellowships are designed to support both early-career and experienced journalists in advancing their professional growth and contributing meaningfully to the field.

What types of projects and reporting assignments can I expect during a journalism fellowship?

During a Journalism Fellowship, you can expect to work on a diverse range of projects, from in-depth investigative pieces to daily news reporting, depending on the focus of the fellowship and the organization's needs. Fellows often collaborate with experienced journalists, editors, and other fellows, gaining exposure to different beats such as politics, health, or culture. You may be assigned individual stories, participate in team projects, and sometimes pitch your own ideas. This variety helps fellows build a robust portfolio and develop a well-rounded set of journalistic skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a journalism fellow, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Journalism Fellow, you need strong research, writing, interviewing, and storytelling abilities, often supported by a degree in journalism or a related field. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, content management systems, and multimedia tools like Adobe Creative Suite is typically expected. Curiosity, adaptability, and effective communication are standout soft skills that help fellows engage diverse audiences and collaborate with newsroom teams. These competencies are essential for producing impactful stories, meeting tight deadlines, and advancing within the fast-evolving media industry.

What is the difference between Journalism Fellowship vs Journalism Internship?

AspectJournalism FellowshipJournalism Internship
CredentialsVaries; often requires some journalism experience or educationTypically students or early-career individuals; may require enrollment in a related program
Work EnvironmentResearch, reporting, and project-based work; often more independentHands-on reporting, assisting staff, and gaining practical experience
Employer & Industry UsageMedia outlets, nonprofits, academic institutionsMedia organizations, news agencies, magazines

Journalism Fellowships are generally aimed at individuals with some background in journalism seeking to deepen their expertise or work on specific projects, often with a focus on research and independent reporting. Internships are more entry-level, providing practical, on-the-ground experience in newsrooms. Both roles are valuable for career development but differ in scope, experience level, and expectations.

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Infographic showing various Journalism Fellowship job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,013 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

2027 Hearst Developer Fellowship Program

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Hearst Journalism Fellowship Program, Newsroom AI Development

TheHearst Fellowship for Newsroom AI Developmentis 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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