Internship - Photographer (The Chautauquan Daily)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua Institution•Chautauqua, NY

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About The Position

The Photographer internship is a seasonal role with The Chautauquan Daily, Chautauqua Institution’s official newspaper. The Daily is a community newspaper distributed six days a week during the nine-week summer assembly season. Its newsroom includes interns, professional journalists, and community members. Photographers work across the Chautauqua community on a range of assignments, including lectures, evening performances, operas and plays, photos requested by reporters, portraiture, feature hunting, and photo essays. The role also involves creating multimedia content for digital storytelling and completing at least one comprehensive project that deeply explores and shares the story of an aspect of the Chautauqua community. The position is seasonal, with a $3,700 stipend for the summer season from June to August. The position includes a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, parking pass, and employer-provided accommodations. Residency begins in early June and ends in late August. Workdays are six days a week, Sunday through Friday, and hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate assigned work.

Responsibilities

Cover lectures, including talks by notable speakers.
Photograph evening performances, operas, and plays.
Fulfill photo requests from reporters.
Create portraits, identify feature stories, and produce photo essays.
Create multimedia content to enhance storytelling on digital platforms.
Pursue at least one comprehensive project exploring and sharing the story of an aspect of the Chautauqua community.