Visual Journalism Intern

Kqed • San Francisco, CA

258d • $19

About The Position

The visual journalism intern shoots and edits photography or video to accompany news stories on KQED.org and on engagement platforms. You will be strongly encouraged to pitch and file at least one in-depth visual story during your internship. Visual journalists play a critical role both in engaging audiences and deepening their understanding of a story - and we're looking for an intern who is passionate about visual storytelling to join our team. This role requires working in KQED's newly renovated headquarters and working in the field.

Requirements

• Knowledge of photography and an eye for storytelling.
• Strong written and/or oral communication skills.
• Strong news sense and ability to generate creative story ideas.
• Independent thinking and working well in a team environment.
• Familiarity with DSLRs and other visual production equipment.
• Previous experience editing photos.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about centering and supporting communities in telling their own stories from their own experiences.
• Familiarity or strong interest in using video production equipment and editing video.
• Strong interest in public media.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with reporters and editors across the organization, including in News, Science and Arts, to produce engaging visual journalism.
• Shoot and edit photos, either alongside reporters or independently.
• Interact with community members and organizations in the Bay Area.
• Collaborate with newsroom colleagues to generate and implement new ideas for visual journalism across multiple KQED platforms.
• Attend weekly digital team meetings.

Benefits

• Paid internship at a rate of $19.18 per hour.
• Mentorship and hands-on guidance to develop skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations