Photo Intern: Visual Journalism & Breaking News

Hearst Newspapers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Morning News internship at Hearst Newspapers offers hands-on experience in visual journalism in North Texas. You will shoot and edit stills and video, craft captions, and contribute under deadline pressures while engaging with editors to shape coverage for digital audiences.

From the first week, you will be treated like staff, receive feedback from senior shooters, and develop skills in lighting, composition, and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and workflow under a heavy workload.
• Ability to transmit on deadline and submit numerous images for slideshows, send smartphone stills and/or video from breaking news or live events.
• Positive energy, intelligence, excellent written and verbal language skills, grace under pressure.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Photography

Photo editing

Video editing

Social media proficiency

Job description

The Dallas Morning News internship at Hearst Newspapers offers hands-on experience in visual journalism in North Texas. You will shoot and edit stills and video, craft captions, and contribute under deadline pressures while engaging with editors to shape coverage for digital audiences.

From the first week, you will be treated like staff, receive feedback from senior shooters, and develop skills in lighting, composition, and storytelling.