Photo Intern, HQ (Summer 2027)

Job Description: POLITICO is seeking an emerging photojournalist for its Summer 2027 photo internship. This role offers hands-on experience in photojournalism, photo editing and visual storytelling. You’ll work closely with POLITICO’s photo editors and staff photographer to support daily news coverage while learning how photography is assigned, produced and edited in a fast-paced newsroom.   Who You Are: You’re passionate about photography, journalism and visual storytelling. You have a strong interest in politics and current events. You’re curious, collaborative and excited to contribute ideas. You’re eager to learn both the photography and photo-editing sides of a newsroom.   What You’ll Do: Support daily photo coverage across POLITICO’s newsroom. Research, source and edit photography for breaking news and enterprise stories. Assist photo editors with assignments, visual research and image selection. Photograph news, events, portraits and other assignments alongside POLITICO’s staff photographer and photo editors. Write and edit accurate captions, credits, alt text and photo metadata. Help organize assignments, photo files and other newsroom photography resources. Work with reporters and editors to identify opportunities for original photography and visual storytelling. Contribute ideas for creative and distinctive approaches to POLITICO’s journalism.   What You’ll Need: Strong passion for journalism, Washington, politics and policy. Demonstrated experience in photography or photojournalism. A portfolio that demonstrates strong visual storytelling and journalistic instincts. Excellent news judgment and attention to detail. Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline. Strong communication, organizational and research skills. Familiarity with photo-editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop or Photo Mechanic is a plus. Previous newsroom, freelance, student publication or other journalism experience is preferred.   Why Intern at POLITICO? Work on some of the biggest stories in Washington as they unfold. Gain hands-on experience in both photo editing and original photography. Work closely with experienced photo editors and photographers and receive direct feedback. Build your skills and portfolio through meaningful newsroom assignments and intern-specific training.   Internship Details: Dates: June-August 2027 Pay: $23/hr Schedule: Hybrid, full-time, 40 hours/week Location: Arlington, VA (HQ) Application deadline: Monday, October 26 at 11:59 p.m. EST   Submission Materials: Resume Cover letter Portfolio of 12-20 images. Your portfolio should reflect your vision as a photographer. You may submit a variety of images, images from a single photo series, or a combination of both. We want to see your strongest work, whatever you feel that may be. Please attach portfolio samples as PDFs or provide publicly accessible links. Do not submit samples behind a paywall. Please follow instructions…