National Geographic Photo Editing Intern, Summer 2026
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About the Role & Program
Join us for the opportunity to intern with the National Geographic’s Photo Department and see firsthand how compelling visual stories come to life. As part of the team that produces photography for National Geographic magazine, nationalgeographic.com, the special print editions, and our leading global social media presence, interns will learn how to curate and commission images and published for audiences around the world. Working alongside experienced photo editors, interns will gain hands-on experience in image research, selection, sequencing, caption development, and editorial processes that uphold National Geographic’s standards for accuracy, ethics, and narrative excellence.
The approximate date of this internship is a full-time, three-month commitment in Washington, DC, from May/June –August/September 2026. If selected for this opportunity, you will report directly to the Manager, Photography, Digital. A portfolio and cover letter are required in order to be considered for this opportunity. Be sure to include any links or examples of personal projects (social media or websites) to your application, if applicable.
What You Will Do
Research a wide range of stories and partner with editors to identify compelling visual solutions across our platforms.
Work with a Photo Editor mentor on assigned tasks with clear goals and deadlines.
Opportunities to work on short-term and more in-depth photo research/editing projects, to propose ideas, and to collaborate with both the mentor and other photo/video/design staff on projects they are involved in.
Opportunities to sit in on a photo edit or design session with colleagues working on a feature story or similar assignment.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Basic understanding of photo editing software programs (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.)
Interest in photography and photojournalism, which can include coursework and examples of work showing excellent visual taste and an appreciation for visual storytelling
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and an ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Curiosity about video/social media a plus
Passion for history, science, environment, and/or wildlife
Education
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Photojournalism, Visual Arts or a related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Required Documents
A portfolio and cover letter are required in order to be considered for this opportunity. Be sure to include any links or examples of personal projects (social media or websites) to your application, if applicable.
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026.
Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in Washington D.C. is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Sobre National Geographic:
A National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), uma joint venture entre Disney e a National Geographic Society, está empenhada em trazer o conteúdo de ciência, aventura e exploração premium mundial em um portfólio incomparável de ativos de mídia. A NGP combina os canais de televisão globais National Geographic (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) com as mídias e ativos voltados para o consumidor da National Geographic, incluindo as revistas National Geographic, os estúdios da National Geographic, plataformas de mídia social e digital relacionadas; livros; mapas; mídia infantil; e atividades auxiliares que incluem viagens, experiências e eventos globais, vendas de arquivo, licenciamento e negócios de comércio eletrônico. Promover o conhecimento e a compreensão do nosso mundo tem sido o objetivo principal da National Geographic há 131 anos, e agora estamos comprometidos em ir mais fundo, ampliar fronteiras, ir além para nossos consumidores… e, com isso, alcançar milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo em 172 países e 43 idiomas todos os meses. A NGP retorna 27% dos nossos rendimentos para a organização sem fins lucrativos National Geographic Society para financiar o trabalho nas áreas de ciência, exploração, conservação e educação.
Sobre The Walt Disney Company:
A The Walt Disney Company, juntamente com suas subsidiárias e afiliadas, é uma líder diversificada em entretenimento familiar e mídia internacional que inclui três segmentos principais de negócios: Disney Entertainment, ESPN e Disney Experiences. Desde seus primeiros passos como um estúdio de desenho animado na década de 1920 até se tornar o atual nome de destaque na indústria do entretenimento, a Disney orgulhosamente dá continuidade a seu legado de criação de histórias e experiências de padrão internacional para toda a família. As histórias, personagens e experiências da Disney tocam consumidores e visitantes de todas as partes do mundo. Com operações em mais de 40 países, nossos funcionários e colaboradores trabalham juntos para criar experiências de entretenimento adoradas por todos.
Esta vaga é oferecida junto à National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, que é parte de um segmento de negócios que chamamos de National Geographic.
National Geographic Partners PAY SVC é um empregador de oportunidades iguais. Os candidatos serão selecionados para emprego independente de raça, religião, cor, sexo, orientação sexual, gênero, identidade de gênero, expressão de gênero, nacionalidade, ancestralidade, idade, estado civil, status militar ou de veterano, quadro clínico, informações genéticas ou deficiência, ou qualquer outro motivo proibido por lei federal, estadual ou local. A Disney defende um ambiente de negócios em que ideias e decisões de todas as pessoas nos ajudam a crescer, inovar, criar as melhores histórias e ser relevantes em um mundo em constante evolução.