Politics Photo Intern: Fast-Paced Visual Storytelling

Posted 9 days ago

g0549 politicoArlington (VA)

Photographers Commercial Photography

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$23/hour

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About the role

POLITICO LLC invites applications for a Summer 2027 photo internship in Arlington, VA. This hands-on program supports daily news coverage, photo editing, and visual storytelling in collaboration with editors and staff photographers. You’ll gain experience in photography, editing, captions, metadata, and newsroom operations while contributing to ongoing coverage of politics and policy. The internship runs June–August 2027 with hybrid scheduling and a pay rate of $23/hour.

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