Intern for Editorial Entertainment Photography

Getty Images • Los Angeles, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Getty Images x Canon Editorial Photography Internship Program is a paid internship opportunity taking place from July 2026 to December 2026 in Los Angeles. Getty Images, in collaboration with Canon U.S.A. Inc., is offering a six-month in-depth internship opportunity to work alongside and learn from world leading photographers, videographers, editorial team and visual content experts. Getty Images is providing the opportunity to train on all facets of the editorial imagery business and the intern will be using a variety of Canon EOS system cameras and RF lenses for both still and video capture. You will become an integral part of the Getty Images’ editorial team working day-to-day with industry professionals. This includes but is not limited to: Creating editorial content (photography and videography) from wide-ranging assignments such as red carpets, produced events and live shows, Assigning events and client relations, Video and field editing, Major event production and technology, Solo assignments as well as group assignments with editing support. You will join a team of highly collaborative and talented photographers, videographers and content creators who are comfortable working with a diverse set of tools, and willing to take initiative on their ideas. Some of the learning objectives of the Internship are as follows: Access, exposure to and work experience with some of the nation’s leading entertainment editorial photography professionals. Contact time to understand the depth of editorial photography (stills and video) between teams. Observe and practice live content capture, editing, production, distribution and asset management of stills and footage. Broaden understanding of the relationship between capture and production of content coverage of an entertainment event and the differences in distribution and licensing editorial content and paid content. We value learning and development, and you will be given every opportunity to work on projects that excite you.

Requirements

• Extremely comfortable working with a team of photographers and editors and take direction and feedback well.
• Understand, or have interest learning, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and other content management tools.
• Ability to travel domestically via Air
• Need to be able to provide own transport and hold a valid driving license.
• Must be able to work both nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• A keen eye, passion and a variety in your portfolio that demonstrates all aspects of photography and videography.
• Familiarity of current entertainment events and pop culture.
• A cover letter on what you hope to gain from the Getty Images Internship
• A link to an online portfolio/body of work or personal website
• Links to Instagram and other image based social media handles.

Responsibilities

• Creating editorial content (photography and videography) from wide-ranging assignments such as red carpets, produced events and live shows
• Assigning events and client relations
• Video and field editing
• Major event production and technology
• Solo assignments as well as group assignments with editing support

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Full Canon kit for the internship (e.g., camera, lenses, accessories, laptop)
• Opportunity to continue with Getty Images as a contributing creator upon successful completion of the internship program
• Learning experiences ranging from leadership development, diversity and inclusion training, mentoring programs, a high potential program, and professional and skills development.
• Company-paid holidays
• Time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed