Jobs Openings + Internships
JOBS
Food Writer and Restaurant Critic
The Austin Chronicle, Austin’s progressive weekly newspaper, seeks an experienced, Austin-based food writer to cover local restaurants and bars. This writer should be knowledgeable and passionate about all ends of the culinary spectrum with an eye for local trends, innovators, and breakouts. Interested applicants should send the following via email to Culture Editor Carys Anderson, subject: “FOOD WRITER”:
• résumé
• a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you believe you’re a good fit for the Chronicle
• three published writing clips demonstrating your expertise in food writing
• three story or review pitches
This is a freelance position; writers will be paid per assignment.
INTERNSHIPS
Editorial Intern
The Austin Chronicle offers unpaid internships in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Over the course of the program, interns expand their writing portfolios, work on database projects, receive direct feedback and guidance from editors, and earn first-hand experience of a print and digital news operation. Based on interns’ interests and skill sets, they contribute to one or more of the following sections: News; Music; Food; Culture, which includes Arts (comedy, visual arts, books, dance, theatre, classical music) and Screens (film, TV, tech, podcasts, gaming) coverage; and Qmmunity, the Chronicle’s hub for LGBTQIA news and happenings.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or have completed one semester of college. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in college to participate in our internship program. We ask that for the duration of their internship with the Chronicle, Editorial interns not carry on simultaneous internships with other local media organizations. (Writing for school publications is fine.) Interns are required to attend one shift (3-4 hours) a week in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday); other intern responsibilities (writing and reporting) are done remotely. Hours are flexible, and school credit is available.
Applicants should send a cover letter, three writing samples (journalism or academic; no creative writing, please), and a résumé to internships@austinchronicle.com, attn: James Renovitch, subject line: SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP. Please include in your cover letter your background, interests, preferred Editorial sections, and why you believe you’re a good fit for The Austin Chronicle.
Application deadline: April 17