Embarcadero Media Foundation

Intern, Foodist

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Seniority: Internship
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 26 Sept 2026

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Job Title : Embarcadero Media Intern – Food
Department : Foodist – appears in Palo Alto Weekly, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice, Redwood City Pulse
Reports To : Adrienne Mitchel / Food Editor
Location : Hybrid
Date : 3/3/25

About Us

Embarcadero Media Foundation is a nonprofit journalism group with three printed weekly newspapers, seven hyperlocal news websites and six email newsletters that serve a population of more than 500,000 people on the MidPeninsula and the East Bay’s Tri-Valley. We are looking for a motivated and passionate intern to join our food branch, The Peninsula Foodist, to inform, inspire and entertain our readers and the foodies of the Peninsula.

Articles for Peninsula Foodist appear on four websites – Palo Alto Online, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice and Redwood City Pulse – and may also appear in two print newspapers – Palo Alto Weekly and The Almanac. Peninsula Foodist has its own Instagram account, @peninsulafoodist , and weekly newsletter.

Job Summary

The Food Intern will dig into the Peninsula’s dining scene by producing food features (generally 800-1,200 words) and food blogs (generally 300-600 words). If the intern is interested in multimedia storytelling, the intern will also have the opportunity to take photos/videos and/or create Instagram reels. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interviewing, writing and storytelling skills and have a passion for food. The Food Intern will work closely with the Food Editor and the Six Fifty Editor at Embarcadero Media.

Key Responsibilities

Produce food features, including roundups, enterprise stories, profiles and Q&As.
Produce food blogs, like restaurant openings and closings.
Keep an eye out for food stories while in the field and pitch relevant stories to the Food Editor
(optional) Produce food reels highlighting unique eateries.

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in journalism or related field
An interest in the Peninsula’s food scene

Skills and Abilities

Strong communication and written skills
Ability to interview, craft a story and write in AP style
A curious mind and an ambitious spirit

Working Conditions

Part-time
Hybrid
May have to drive to meet sources and conduct interviews

Compensation

Unpaid

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three clips via the application.

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