Summer Internships in Communications and Photography at the Wilson Center

Join us for an exciting opportunity to participate in our internship program this summer. We are offering positions from June to August 2024 with flexible start and end dates, encompassing 25 hours per week for 12 weeks. Located in Washington, D.C., this internship requires onsite attendance and offers a competitive salary of $17.45 per hour. Don’t miss your chance to gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment. Apply before the deadline on April 15, 2024.

Join the Wilson Center’s External Relations department this summer as a dynamic Communications and Photography Intern. As one of the world’s top-ranked think tanks, the Wilson Center offers a unique opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in event photography, communications, public policy, and international affairs. Dive into a hands-on experience encompassing event logistics, media relations, and digital communications while working alongside a passionate team dedicated to shaping today’s public policy debates.

Responsibilities:

• Capture live event moments through photography, including speakers, panel discussions, and award ceremonies
• Conduct portrait and group photography sessions
• Assist with off-site event photography at locations such as embassies and Congressional offices
• Conduct post-production tasks like photo editing and caption writing
• Aid in event registration and drafting of website posts, press releases, and media reports
• Assist with social media strategies and content creation, including research and optimization of photos
• Support administrative tasks and database maintenance

Requirements:

• Proficiency with DSLR cameras and Canon equipment
• Strong skills in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• Ability to operate cameras in manual mode and comfortable photographing live events
• Excellent research, writing, and administrative abilities with keen attention to detail
• Enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program, or acceptance into an advanced degree program within the next year

This is a paid internship opportunity, and the Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, a link to an online portfolio of your photography, and a short writing sample (between two and five pages in length).

Please SUBMIT your application via e-mail to lauren.booth@wilsoncenter.org with “[Season] [Year] Internship” in the subject line (e.g. “Summer 2024 Internship”).

The deadline is rolling. Applications are accepted until the positions are filled. Due to the high volume of resumes, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.