NPR Visuals Summer 2024 Intern

OVERVIEW

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INTERN WILL LEARN AND BE EXPOSED TO: 

Interns will work on the Visuals desk. This internship is an opportunity to learn more about the world of photo and video editing. We do not expect candidates to come with all the skills we outline below, instead we view this internship as a chance for you to understand what it is like to be an editor and improve your visual literacy. This internship aims to help you become a better photographer/videographer. 

On the Visuals desk, the intern will focus on editing and commissioning visuals for stories for news, national, culture, politics and podcasts. They will also work on content for our other visuals platforms including Instagram. The visuals desk intern will work across the newsroom and podcasts.

INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the editing, layout and production of content through photos, video, illustration and animations for news, science, culture, politics and podcasts.
• Researching photos on wire agency websites like Getty Images and AP Newsroom; digging into public domain image archives; and sourcing imagery on creative commons for news and feature stories.
• Works with the teams around the newsroom and podcasts to assist with visual story development including editing of staff and freelance photos
• Shoot still and video for occasional field assignments or creative visual illustrations
• Producing creative visual stories for social media, including Instagram posts and stories
• Routine administrative tasks including clearing image permissions
• Attending editorial meetings

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Journalism, photography, OR video courses
• Excellent visual literacy skills, familiarity with AP caption style and basic understanding of image copyright.
• Still and video shooting skills
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and under deadline pressure
• A self-starter who can respond to feedback and editorial direction
• Ability to pitch and execute original story ideas
• The ability to exhibit creativity and to show flexibility in handling different kinds of assignments
• Ability to work with a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Video and audio skills a plus
• Organizational skills

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Must be a current student at Colorado College  with a minimum of one semester remaining before degree completion.

WORK LOCATION

On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, DC .
 

JOB TYPE

This is a full time, internship position.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $18.50 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. 

All applications must include a resume, cover letter, and link to portfolio (website or YouTube is fine) to be considered. 

All interns must have authorization to work in the United States.

CLOSING COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

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