Photo Intern

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Position Summary

Traveler magazine is seeking an intern to assist with office projects related to the visual side of the magazine and photo research. Duties also include routing photography materials, learning the insides of magazine production, and conducting photo research on future story assignments. Interns will gain an understanding of the way the photo, design, and editorial departments work together to produce the magazine.

Job Type

Academic internship, full-time. Offered three times a year to coincide with the spring, summer, and fall semesters.

Responsibilities

- Provide support for the department staff. These duties include data input using FileMakerPro, filing records, photocopying, organizing files, and mailing and tracking packages.
- Assist with cataloging, organizing, tracking, and returning stock photo submissions and photo assignments.
- Assist with preparing files in Photoshop for the Traveler website.
- Assist with stock photo research on future story assignments.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Intern must be working toward a college degree. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, acute attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as required. Familiarity with digital photography and file types a plus. Experience with Photoshop, Bridge, iViewMediaPro preferred. Previous photo editing experience through former internships, college courses, and/or work on school publications a plus. Demonstrates a love of travel.

Additional Information

The internship is offered during the spring (January through May), summer (late May through August) and fall (September through December) semesters, to coincide with university schedules. School credit must be obtained for this internship, and there is no pay (except, of course, for the invaluable experience!). Please ask your academic adviser to verify that this internship would qualify for credit hours.
Please include cover letter with résumé.

Send Applications to:

Attention: Photo Internship
National Geographic Traveler
1145 17th St. NW, 4th floor
Washington, D.C., 20036

Or apply online here.
Click on "Career Opportunities." Use search term: Traveler

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