AJC Photojournalism Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is proud to offer paid summer internships for Photojournalism interns. These internships provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced, modern newsroom serving audiences across Atlanta, Georgia, and the South. Program Details 12-week program, mid-May through early August 2026 In-office, based in our Midtown office in Atlanta Interns should expect to work the Fourth of July weekend and occasional additional weekends Internships are temporary positions; no full-time employment is guaranteed Eligibility Rising college junior, senior, or graduate student We also accept applicants who have graduated within six months of the internship start Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without current or future sponsorship Application Materials Please submit the following materials: Resume Cover letter, including: Which internship you’re applying for (Reporting or Photojournalism) Short statement (about 300 words) on why you want to pursue journalism How an AJC internship supports your goals Three links, PDFs or samples of your work Two references with contact information Photojournalism Intern The Photojournalism Intern works with AJC’s Visuals Team to create compelling visual journalism across platforms. This intern will contribute to daily assignments, features, and enterprise storytelling while learning professional newsroom visual workflows. This role is ideal for a student who is passionate about photography, storytelling, and journalistic integrity.
Requirements
- Photojournalism experience required
- Strong visual eye and journalistic integrity
- Passion for photography and storytelling
- Understanding of composition and framing
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other editing tools (Photo Mechanic, Lightroom, etc.)
- Basic caption writing skills
- Knowledge of AP style
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Canon equipment preferred
Responsibilities
- Capture and edit photo assignments for digital and print
- Support visual storytelling projects
- Write basic captions and metadata
- Collaborate with reporters and editors
- Learn professional newsroom visual workflows
Benefits
- Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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