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AJC Photojournalism Intern - Summer 2026

Cox
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
6205 Peachtree Road (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2026
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is proud to offer paid summer internships for Photojournalism interns. These internships provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced, modern newsroom serving audiences across Atlanta, Georgia, and the South. Program Details 12-week program, mid-May through early August 2026 In-office, based in our Midtown office in Atlanta Interns should expect to work the Fourth of July weekend and occasional additional weekends Internships are temporary positions; no full-time employment is guaranteed Eligibility Rising college junior, senior, or graduate student We also accept applicants who have graduated within six months of the internship start Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without current or future sponsorship Application Materials Please submit the following materials: Resume Cover letter, including: Which internship you're applying for (Reporting or Photojournalism) Short statement (about 300 words) on why you want to pursue journalism How an AJC internship supports your goals Three links, PDFs or samples of your work Two references with contact information Photojournalism Intern The Photojournalism Intern works with AJC's Visuals Team to create compelling visual journalism across platforms. This intern will contribute to daily assignments, features, and enterprise storytelling while learning professional newsroom visual workflows. This role is ideal for a student who is passionate about photography, storytelling, and journalistic integrity. What You'll Do Capture and edit photo assignments for digital and print Support visual storytelling projects Write basic captions and metadata Collaborate with reporters and editors Learn professional newsroom visual workflows Qualifications Photojournalism experience required Strong visual eye and journalistic integrity Passion for photography and storytelling Understanding of composition and framing Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other editing tools (Photo Mechanic, Lightroom, etc.) Basic caption writing skills Knowledge of AP style Familiarity with Canon equipment preferred Don't miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today! USD 22.02 - 33.08 per hour Compensation: Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. Benefits: Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.