Photojournalist: EXPLO Middle School (Summer)
About The Position
The Photojournalist tells the story of EXPLO Middle School through photographs and other content shared with students, staff, families, and the public. The role captures daily classes, activities, events, and trips for EXPLO’s online photo platform, social media, blog posts, and other marketing materials. Although the position does not have primary responsibility for supervising students, the Photojournalist interacts with them while documenting their experiences and is an integral part of the summer community. The Photojournalist also assists with programmatic tasks and weekend trips and contributes to the success of the program. The position is a five-week, residential, seasonal role at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In-person training and orientation begin June 21, 2027. Compensation is $4,000, and room and board are provided for the duration of the program.
Requirements
- Have completed at least one year of college, or have equivalent post-secondary school experience, by the start of the program.
- Have experience capturing stories through photographs and blog-style writing.
- Be familiar with photo equipment and digital editing software.
- Be able to live and work on campus for the duration of the program.
- Be authorized to work in the United States or able to obtain work authorization by the start of the program.
- Be able to occasionally carry signage and supplies, assist with event setup and teardown, and stand or walk for prolonged periods during events.
- Be able to walk significant distances across a large campus and handle walking tours and similar demands on weekend trips.
Responsibilities
- Take daily photographs of campus activities and events.
- Sort, format, and publish content for EXPLO families and others.
- Interview students and staff and write blog-style posts about campus events.
- Create a flexible daily schedule to capture a variety of classes, events, and activities with quality photographs.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other staff and members of the Leadership Team.
- Communicate daily with EXPLO’s year-round marketing team to receive guidance and feedback on the quality and standards of work.
- Produce an end-of-session slideshow once per session for students to view on the program’s final night.
- Assist with programmatic tasks and weekend trips.
- Contribute to the success of the program both in and out of the classroom.
Benefits
- Room and board provided for the duration of the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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