Photography Intern
HybridWashington, United States
Job Summary
Document and visually tell the story of National Cherry Blossom Festival programs and events for 2027 by capturing public and private events, including Signature Events and Community Programs. Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Team to create shot lists, deliver high-quality photos within deadlines, and organize assets into the gallery system using consistent naming conventions and keywords. Perform basic editing, cropping, color correction, and resizing, while developing PowerPoint presentations for campaigns and sourcing imagery for marketing collateral. Commit to at least one full semester (Fall or Spring) with flexible start/end dates, primarily onsite hours between 10 AM and 5:30 PM, plus evening availability for the Festival Launch and peak event coverage in March–April 2027.
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
- Recent graduates may also be considered
- Candidates must be studying photography or a similar degree
- Provide a portfolio showcasing visual storytelling through layout, composition, lighting, etc
- Experience operating a DSLR camera, including adjusting settings for indoor and outdoor environments
- Proficiency in photo editing using Adobe Photoshop
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience in photo management systems similar to SmugMug
- Passion for community engagement, the arts, and/or international friendship
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Able to work independently and complete multiple projects in a timely manner
- Ability to collaborate with a variety of people in an exciting, fast-paced environment
- Available for both Fall AND Spring semesters
- Interns who can commit to only one semester, either Fall or Spring, are also welcome to apply
- Interns are asked to commit to at least one full semester supporting the Festival
- Must be primarily onsite with minimal remote option
- Evening availability to execute the Festival Launch event (late October 2026)
- Evening and weekend availability to execute key Festival weekly programs and events during peak months (March 2027 – April 2027)
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in videography including Adobe Premiere Pro
- Experience in Canva
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