Photo Internship, HQ Fall 2024, Politico, Arlington, VA
Politico -
Arlington, VA,
US
Photo Internship, HQ Fall 2024
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
POLITICO is seeking an exceptional college student or recent graduate for its Fall photography internship. In this role, you will serve as a hybrid photographer and photo editor. We are looking for a passionate visual storyteller interested in working on all facets of newsroom photography. A majority of your time (3-4 days/week) will be spent making photos on Capitol Hill, at federal agencies and for enterprise stories. You will also contribute to photo research projects, learn to select photos for our live blog, and build production and editing skills like drafting story layouts and post-processing work. You must be a team player who can work collaboratively across the newsroom and be eager to bring innovative ideas.
What You'll Do:
What You'll Need:
Internship date ranges and application deadlines:
We welcome applicants who are recent graduates. Applicants who are still in school must, at least, be rising juniors. The internship is full-time and based in POLITICO's Rosslyn, Virginia, headquarters.
We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors of the status quo, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.
Let's keep in touch. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @politicocareers and #meetPOLITICO for a deep dive into what makes us POLITICOs and our adventures. We'd love to hear from you! Want to join POLITICO but don't see a job suited to you? Sign up to be a part of our Talent Network to be alerted of future opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
What You'll Do:
- Photograph news stories and features in the Washington, DC area including on Capitol Hill, at federal agencies and interview subjects.
- Contribute to photo research projects, selecting photos for live blogs, producing story layouts and doing post-processing work.
What You'll Need:
- Keen interest in Washington and political news
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment
- Proven experience in a newsroom
- Proficient in digital photography equipment
- Working knowledge of Adobe suite
- Digital portfolio or website including at least 5-7 singles and 1 feature story
- A resume, letter of recommendation and cover letter are also required. Please attach all supporting materials directly to your application
Internship date ranges and application deadlines:
- Application Deadline: June 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST
- Internship Dates: September 2024 - December 2024
- Hours: 40 Per Week
- Compensation: $23/HR
We welcome applicants who are recent graduates. Applicants who are still in school must, at least, be rising juniors. The internship is full-time and based in POLITICO's Rosslyn, Virginia, headquarters.
We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors of the status quo, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.
Let's keep in touch. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @politicocareers and #meetPOLITICO for a deep dive into what makes us POLITICOs and our adventures. We'd love to hear from you! Want to join POLITICO but don't see a job suited to you? Sign up to be a part of our Talent Network to be alerted of future opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)