New York Edge is hiring: Photography & Videography Intern in New York

About New York Edge
New York Edge (NYE) is the largest provider of school‑based afterschool and summer programming in New York City, serving over 33,000 students annually across all five boroughs and Long Island. Our mission is to help young people discover their potential by providing programs that support academic achievement, social‑emotional development, and leadership growth. Through deep partnerships with schools, communities, and city agencies, we deliver high‑quality experiences that address the needs of the whole child and build pathways to lifelong success.

Internship Overview
The Photography & Videography Intern will support the Advancement & Communications Department, working closely with the marketing and creative team to capture compelling visual content that highlights New York Edge’s impact across New York City. This internship is ideal for a student interested in visual storytelling, photojournalism, and nonprofit communications. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in field production, studio support, and post‑production editing while contributing to mission‑driven storytelling that amplifies youth voices and advances educational equity.

Location: Woodside, Queens (Hybrid)

Duration: Summer 2026 (8‑10 weeks, flexible)

Hours: 20‑25 hours/week

Compensation: $20/hour

Key Responsibilities

Visual Storytelling & Branding: Capture compelling photo and video content that reflects New York Edge’s mission while maintaining brand consistency across digital platforms.

Field Production: Capture high‑quality video and audio of after‑school programs, student performances, and special events across New York City.

Creative Development: Help brainstorm and storyboard creative concepts that highlight the organization’s impact on youth development.

Photo Editing & Post‑Production: Retouch, color‑correct, and edit images using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for social media and web use.

Video Editing & Content Creation: Use software like Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro to create engaging short‑form content for social media (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts etc.).

Digital Asset Management: Organize and tag the digital photo/video library to ensure easy access for print layouts and publications.

Production Support: Assist with studio setup, location scouting, and managing release forms for student privacy.

Other projects as needed.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student.

Prior experience with photography or videography (academic, freelance, or personal projects) required; portfolio preferred.

Proficiency or working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro).

Interest in nonprofit communications, digital media and storytelling for social impact.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

What You’ll Gain

Real‑world experience in photojournalism, event coverage, and nonprofit visual communications.

Portfolio‑ready content published across New York Edge’s digital platforms and marketing materials.

Mentorship from experienced creative and marketing professionals.

Exposure to full photography and videography workflow—from pre‑production planning and on‑location shooting to post‑processing editing and digital asset management.

A meaningful opportunity to use your creative skills to support educational equity across New York City.

New York Edge is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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In Summary: The Photography & Videography Intern will support the Advancement & Communications Department . The intern will gain hands‑on experience in field production, studio support, and post‑production editing . New York Edge is the largest provider of school‑based afterschool and summer programming in New York City .

En Español:

New York Edge (NYE) es el proveedor más grande de programas escolares y de verano basados en la ciudad de Nueva York, que atiende a más de 33.000 estudiantes anualmente en los cinco barrios y Long Island. Nuestra misión es ayudar a los jóvenes a descubrir su potencial proporcionando programas que apoyen el logro académico, el desarrollo social-emocional y el crecimiento del liderazgo. A través de asociaciones profundas con escuelas, comunidades y agencias municipales, ofrecemos experiencias de alta calidad que abordan las necesidades de todo el niño y construyen caminos hacia el éxito permanente. El pasante obtendrá experiencia práctica en producción de campo, soporte de estudio y edición post-producción al tiempo que contribuye a la narración de historias impulsada por una misión que amplifica las voces de los jóvenes y promueve la equidad educativa. Lugar: Woodside, Queens (Híbrido) Duración: Verano 2026 (8-10 semanas, flexible) Horas: 20-25 horas/semana Compensación: $20/hora Responsabilidades clave Storytelling Visual & Branding: Captura contenido fotográfico y video convincente que refleja la misión del New York Edge mientras se mantiene la consistencia de marca en plataformas digitales. Producción: Capturar vídeo y audio de alta calidad de programas postescolares, actuaciones estudiantiles y eventos especiales en toda la ciudad de Nueva York. Desarrollo creativo: Disponibles para crear conceptos creativos que resaltan las etiquetas sobre el desarrollo de activos sociales.