Paramount Photo Internship (Summer 2026, In Person - NYC & LA)
About The Position
The Paramount + photo department is looking for a Photo Intern to join the team in the New York office in Summer 2026. This role can also be based in the Los Angeles office. Reporting to the VP of Photography and Senior Photo Managers, this role will support the Paramount Streaming Photo team across a wide range of responsibilities. This role will work closely with the team to manage the photography across all aspects of the business. This role requires a person studying photography or closely related field at a university or college.
Requirements
- Studying photography or closely related field at a College or University
- Loves photography
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Wants to pursue a career in photography
- Some knowledge of Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Bridge, Capture One
- Basic photo retouching and color correction- extra bonus for advanced skills
- Very detail oriented
- Knowledge of photo equipment and lighting
- Ability to work full time in the office
- Some knowledge in Digital File Specs & sizes, formats as well Non-digital photo assets (negatives, slides, transparencies)
- Internships are available to students who will be Seniors or Master’s students in the fall of 2026. If you are a graduating Senior, please check our website for full-time job opportunities.
- You must be available to intern full-time (5 days a week/36-40 hours a week) for 10 weeks total starting in June.
- Interns will be required to work fully on-site for the duration of the program. Note: Paramount does not provide financial relocation support or housing stipends.
- Internships are paid at a competitive standard hourly rate (school credit is optional).
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
- Employment eligibility to work with Paramount in the United States is required as the company does not engage in sponsorship for internships.
Responsibilities
- Assist Photo Leads with day to day responsibilities which cover a wide variety of tasks
- Help maintain and manage the network’s internal DAM database and archiving system
- Help test and maintain photo equipment
- Assist at red carpet events
- Assist in house photographers at shoots for both Paramount+ and CBS
- Update and maintain photographer database
- Adhere to and maintain digital naming conventions, file management, metadata, and quality control.
- Includes but not limited to transferring, renaming, attaching metadata, adjusting, backing up & uploading to our DAM Database, and archiving our digital photography.
- Upload pre-air and post-air images to Paramount Press Express per show confirming they are “live” on the site with metadata attached.
- Retouching and color correcting unit imagery
Benefits
- Speaker series with industry experts
- Unique networking opportunities & social events
- Complimentary Paramount+ subscription during your internship
- Workshops on crafting your resume, nailing interviews and career strategy
- 1:1 mentorship, volunteer opportunities, on-the-job learning and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
