Video Fellowship, Chron Job at Houston Chronicle in Houston

Overview

This paid, 12-week fellowship program supports multimedia storytelling in a changing digital journalism world. Fellows will receive training, mentoring and real-world experience in video storytelling alongside top Hearst journalists. Hearst Fellows are temporary full-time employees and will work for Chron, Hearst’s digital-first newsroom in Houston.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Chron newsroom in Houston, as well as shoot original video content in the field
• Produce and edit two original videos each week that are 90 seconds or less in length, plus one longer form (2 minutes +) video upon completion of the program
• Attend newsroom meetings and training sessions
• Collaborate with other producers and reporters to generate ideas and recommend video executions
• Assist with promotion of videos as needed across the news brand’s site and social channels
• Provide own transportation to any necessary video shoots as approved by editors

Eligibility

This program is intended for up-and-coming journalists with less than three years of experience. Recent college graduates with a demonstrated interest in video storytelling are welcome to apply.

Program Expectations

• Fellows would work on stories similar to what our full-time video producers would handle and would receive guidance on video best practices and video story development

Application Process

• One-page resume that includes academic major and minor, date or expected date of graduation, permanent and current addresses, email, website, social media addresses, and any internships or other professional experiences
• One additional page that includes links to digital work samples
• Cover letter no longer than two pages highlighting your qualifications and making your case for becoming a Hearst Video Fellow
• Three work references including titles, email addresses and phone numbers
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the entire 12-week term of the Fellowship Program. We will not be sponsoring or taking over the sponsorship of an employment visa for candidates of the Fellowship Program.

Deadline

Deadline to apply for the Fellowship program is August 29, 2025.

Chron is an essential digital-first local news source serving more than 6 million unique readers a month in Houston and the surrounding region.