Photography Intern

National Cherry Blossom Festival • Washington, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Washington, DC, seeks two energetic, creative, and passionate Marketing & Communications Graphic Design Interns to assist the team in executing the 2027 Festival. The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts, culture, and build community spirit.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Recent graduates may also be considered.
• Candidates must be studying photography or a similar degree and provide a portfolio showcasing visual storytelling through layout, composition, lighting, etc
• Experience operating a DSLR camera, including adjusting settings for indoor and outdoor environments
• Proficiency in photo editing using Adobe Photoshop; plus Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in photo management systems similar to SmugMug
• Passion for community engagement, the arts, and/or international friendship
• Strong attention to detail and organized with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Able to work independently and complete multiple projects in a timely manner
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of people in an exciting, fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in videography including Adobe Premiere Pro
• Experience in Canva

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Team to understand event visual objectives, organizational branding through photography, and deliver high-quality photos within established deadlines.
• Capture a variety of in-person public and private event types including large-scale the Festival’s Signature Events, Community Programs, Participating Organizations, and more.
• Assist in creating a detailed shot list for all event to ensure all internal and external photo coverage aligns with the Festival’s branding and desired visual outcomes.
• Communicate coverage needs and asset requests in a timely manner.
• Organize, manage, and upload all photographs taken and received from partners to the Festival’s photo gallery and management system.
• Apply consistent file naming conventions, keywords, and tags to improve asset searchability.
• Perform basic photo editing, cropping, color correction, resizing, and optimization as needed.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations for special campaigns, events, and initiatives displaying photographs showcasing the Festival’s branding, energy, and story.
• Assist the marketing team with sourcing appropriate imagery for ongoing campaigns, marketing collateral, special projects, and additional content needs.
• Additional photography-related requirements and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• College credit may be offered depending upon the educational institution’s guidelines and requirements.
• A monthly stipend is available for interns to defray the cost of commuting to the office.

What This Job Offers

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