The Port Authority of NY & NJ is hiring: Summer Intern, Photography & Video Edit

Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Internship

As a Photography/Video Editing Intern, you will work closely with our Customer Experience unit to assist in capturing, editing, and producing high-quality visual content for various projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to use and practice your photography skills and video production techniques, editing software, and creative storytelling. All content

All content created during the internship is the sole property of the Port Authority and may not be sold, reproduced, or distributed without prior written approval. Some content may involve protected intellectual property, such as the World Trade Center Oculus and One World Trade Center, requiring strict adherence to licensing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Photography and Videography: Capture high-quality photographs and videos via iPhone for various projects, including events, social media campaign content, b-roll, interactive interviews, and supporting promotional content.
• Editing: Edit and enhance raw photos and video footage using professional editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro) to achieve desired aesthetic and storytelling objectives.
• Post-Production: Organize and manage media files, including sorting, labeling, and archiving, to ensure efficient workflow and easy access to assets for future projects.
• Organize: Organize current photos in a format that will be easy to access in the future along with project managing photo database reorganization with event selects.
• Creative Collaboration: Collaborate with marketing team to develop and execute visual concepts and ideas that align with project goals and brand identity.
• Quality Control: Review and proofread edited photos and videos to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project specifications and brand guidelines.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate photo and video shoots, including scheduling and content capturing.
• Content Promotion: Contribute to the promotion of visual content across various platforms, including social media, websites, and marketing materials, to maximize engagement and reach to capture needed photos and videos.
• Other: Provide additional support to the CX team, including but not limited to on-site event support, social coverage, marketing campaign creation, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2025 and into the Fall 2025 semester
• Major in Photography, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline
• Flexibility in your schedule so you can attend events outside of standard operating hours

Desired Qualifications

• Strong passion for photography, videography, and visual storytelling with a creative eye for composition, lighting, aesthetics, and color grading.
• Proficiency in photography and video editing software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro) or native social media content creation.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, sharing creative input and integrating feedback.
• Reliable, responsible, works well with others, positive attitude, self-starter & proactive.
• Familiarity with social media content creation tools and native app editing features.
• Ability to handle iPhone photography and videography for dynamic projects.
• Experience managing a photo and video database, including archiving and labeling media assets.

Internship Details

• The start date will be Thursday, May 29, 2025

• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 22, 2025

• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)

• The format is expected to be in-person

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $27.21 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)

• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events