National Geographic Photo Editing Intern, Summer 2024

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

National Geographic Media is the publisher behind National Geographic's signature content, breathtaking photography, iconic magazine, and unsurpassed social media presence. Nat Geo Media strives to become the largest publisher for everyone passionate about exploring the world and learning how to care for it!

Within NG Media’s Editorial team, the Visuals department is responsible for producing and curating visual content for National Geographic across photography, video, and immersive digital experiences, for use in both print and digital platforms. It builds and maintains relationships with a diverse group of global contributors who not only create visual content but develop wide-ranging and ambitious editorial ideas for the brand. The team is tasked with creating compelling, groundbreaking, best-in-class work that advances our understanding of the world. Please join us for an opportunity to collaborate with the best editors in the business!

If selected for this opportunity, you will report to one of our most senior managing photo editors.

What You Will Do

  • Research a wide range of stories and partner with visual editors to identify compelling visual solutions across our platforms.

  • Work with a Photo Editor mentor on assigned tasks with clear goals and deadlines as well as give constructive feedback on the results of their photo research and editing.

  • Opportunities to work on short-term and more in-depth photo research/editing projects, as well as a chance to collaborate with both the mentor and other seasoned photo/video/design staff on projects they are involved in.

  • Opportunity to sit in on a photo edit or design session with colleagues working on a feature story or similar task

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Background in photography including coursework and examples of work showing excellent visual taste and an appreciation for visual storytelling

  • Proficient in basic photo software and other programs, including MS Word, Filemaker, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Lightroom)

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines

  • Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal direction and exercise independent judgment

  • Adept at learning new software and programs, including CMS and DAM systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Curiosity about video/social media a plus but not required

  • Proficient in Lightroom

  • Knowledge of CMS Web Publishing

Education

To be eligible for this internship you must be a junior, senior or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Photo Journalism, Visual Arts or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization

  • Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

  • Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session

  • Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship

  • Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May 2024 – August 2024. Candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could be nights, weekends and possible overnights

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