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Forbes

Forbes Fellowship

Jersey City, NJ

$26.44/hr

Forbes is recruiting for Journalists to join our Editorial Fellowship, a twelve-month immersive training program for early career business journalists who will rotate through our newsroom in order to ...

Forbes

Forbes Fellowship

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$26.44/hr

Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping ... The Fellowship will begin with a week-long business journalism bootcamp, a series of classes taught ...

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How much do journalism fellowship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 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 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 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 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 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,013 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Account Executive

Hearst Journalism Fellowship

Houston, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 hours ago

Job description

Role Overview: Hearst Newspapers is investing in its sales force, and we want you to be a part of it! We are looking for a digitally savvy, highly motivated Account Executive to join our advertising team at The Houston Chronicle. As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and managing a sales pipeline and building new business relationships with local advertisers throughout the Houston area. You will work with your customers to promote compelling solutions that best fit their marketing needs. As an advocate for the customer within the Houston Chronicle, the role works in cooperation with other departments to ensure we can meet and exceed customer expectations both in performance and process. Hearst Newspapers operates on a hybrid work week schedule.

Why The Houston Chronicle? Our people make the difference! Our diverse team is filled with passionate individuals who want to win. We offer an upbeat and collaborative working environment where challenging the norm is encouraged. With ample opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the organization, our team members are given the tools to learn and grow their careers.

What will you do?

  • Lead Generation: Call on local small to medium sized businesses to show the value of our suite of digital media advertising products from social media, display, video, programmatic, SEO/SEM to traditional advertisements. You will generate new leads through cold calling, networking, and prospecting, as well as staying aware of any new businesses opening in the area. You will own the sales cycle and will have the support of your local account management team to aid in continued support after the sale!
  • Product Expertise: Become an expert on our digital and print products/services. The first three weeks of hire, you will be provided with both global and local training to be fully educated before even going out on your own! You will also have full support throughout your career which includes continual learning and training to grow and achieve success as an Account Executive.
  • Execute sales tactics: Implementing marketing strategies, delivering effective sales presentations with passion to consistently earn, retain and increase revenue.
  • Advertising Solutions: Create engaging advertising solutions to solve clients' business needs.
  • Client Solutions: Recommend new products and promotional opportunities to current clients and handle objections efficiently. Be a large part of the local business community and boosting your clients' businesses through multiple digital media channels.
  • Forecasting: Manage client pipeline and monthly revenue forecast in Salesforce.com.

What will it take to be successful?

  • Purposeful: You are direct and get things done quickly, with confidence, integrity, and determination.
  • Adaptable: You react and adjust to changing conditions and come up with practical ideas to deal with them.
  • Driven: You have self-assurance and competitive drive, delivering high-quality, organized, and repeatable results.
  • Communicator: You are a lively and intelligent person with a stimulating influence on others.
  • Trend-Savvy: you will keep informed of industry developments to ensure our digital advertising strategies remain cutting-edge and effective.

What we're looking for:

  • Education: BA/BS degree in Advertising, Marketing, or Communications a plus or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: 2+ years of business-to-business outside sales in advertising or media, with a proven success in new business acquisition and exceeding revenue goals.
  • Skills: Superior presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills. Technically savvy with experience in Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Mindset: Goal-oriented, competitive, and forward-thinking with strong business and financial acumen.

What we offer:

  • Dynamic Environment: A great work environment where it's never boring.
  • Comprehensive Training: Paid in-depth sales and product training.
  • Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions for unlimited earning potential.
  • Collaborative Culture: Ideas and input are always welcome.
  • Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision coverage, flex spending accounts, short & long-term disability insurance, 401k with company match, and paid time off, and additional perks.
  • Learn more about Hearst Newspapers at www.joinhnp.com

Join us at The Houston Chronicle and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success. Apply now to make an impact in the Houston advertising market!

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories-growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms-to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

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