Photo Intern - Fall 2027

The Dallas Morning News; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a Photo Intern to lead visual storytelling in North Texas. You will shoot and edit stills and video, write compelling captions, and work under tight deadlines while leveraging social media to enhance coverage.

Early feedback from editors will shape your reporting and storytelling trajectory. You will learn from strong shooters, develop coverage that resonates with a digital audience, and demonstrate professional standards in lighting, composition, and

Qualifications

• Strong visuals and ability to shoot and edit photo and video content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication under deadline pressure.
• Organizational skills and fast, smooth workflow.
• Positive energy and team-oriented attitude.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit stills and video.
• Write accurate photo captions.
• Work under tight deadline pressures.
• Use social media on the job for professional purposes.
• Collaborate with editors to develop coverage for a digital audience.

Skills

Shooting & editing

Deadline pressure

Social media use

Caption writing

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Overview

Help our team at The Dallas Morning News lead the charge on visual journalism in a North Texas market hungry for it. From breaking news to viral trends, you'll set the agenda and shape how our audience understands critical issues through photo and video.

Strong visuals are the basis of this Photo Intern position. From the first week, you will be expected to perform like a staff member – shooting and editing stills and video, working under tight deadline pressures, and using social media on the job for professional purposes. Editors and other photographers will critique your visual storytelling and technique, including lighting, composition, lens work, cropping, toning, captions and video editing.

What You'll Do

• Shoot and edit stills and video.
• Write accurate and compelling photo captions.
• Work under tight deadline pressures.
• Use social media on the job for professional purposes.
• Work with editors to develop coverage that resonates with our digital audience.

What You'll Bring

• Your effective organization, smooth workflow and technical excellence will be required to complete a heavy workload of shooting.
• You’ll demonstrate the ability to transmit on deadline, submit numerous images for slideshows, send smartphone stills and/or video from breaking news or live events, occasionally shoot SLR video, and potentially work on short- or long-term projects.
• The culture of our newsroom will demand positive energy, intelligence, excellent written and verbal language skills, grace under pressure, attention to detail and big picture vision.
• By taking full advantage of learning from our very strong shooters, you will be better prepared to enter the workforce full time.
• Valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments.