The Woodruff Arts Center
Photography Intern Job at The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta
The Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30309
Content Summary: Photography Intern at Atlanta, for The Woodruff Arts Center
Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation's third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners-Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art-there's a role for everyone at The Woodruff.
Reports to:
Associate Director, Digital Communications
FLSA:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Employment Status:
Temporary/Part time
Gain experience in a premier art museum, featuring a significant permanent collection and world-class special exhibitions. The High Museum of Art's (HMA) internship program is offered for eight weeks each summer to rising college juniors and seniors as well as to graduate students. This is a paid internship. Interns also receive many benefits, which include free admission to Museum functions, discounts at our caf and gift shops, and the ability to observe and receive instruction that enhances their knowledge of the area in which they are assigned. Candidates accepted into the program are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation (including parking, which they will receive at a discounted employee rate) for the duration of the program.
The High offers you the opportunity to gain experience in fields where experience is critical. We strive to give our interns projects that are meaningful and educational. In addition to contributing to important tasks in the departments to which interns are assigned, once a week, interns will participate in a series of professional development workshops in various departments and learn daily operational functions.
Please review the list of required attachments below to include in your application
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with the High Museum of Art's digital, marketing, and creative services teams to capture images and videos for high-profile advertising and marketing materials. Interns will contribute to one of the city's most prominent cultural organizations while building their portfolios and developing skills in photography and videography.
Growth opportunities include learning to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work with others to brainstorm creative executions for social media, web, and other marketing materials. Additionally, the intern will gain experience shooting works on paper and archival material and develop videography skills with the High's on-staff videographer.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
WHAT WILL WE EXPECT OF YOU
WORK SCHEDULE
ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED
Please submit as attachments, the following materials as part of your application package:
APPLICATION DEATLINE: March 21, 2025
Reports to:
Associate Director, Digital Communications
FLSA:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Employment Status:
Temporary/Part time
Gain experience in a premier art museum, featuring a significant permanent collection and world-class special exhibitions. The High Museum of Art's (HMA) internship program is offered for eight weeks each summer to rising college juniors and seniors as well as to graduate students. This is a paid internship. Interns also receive many benefits, which include free admission to Museum functions, discounts at our caf and gift shops, and the ability to observe and receive instruction that enhances their knowledge of the area in which they are assigned. Candidates accepted into the program are responsible for securing their own housing and transportation (including parking, which they will receive at a discounted employee rate) for the duration of the program.
The High offers you the opportunity to gain experience in fields where experience is critical. We strive to give our interns projects that are meaningful and educational. In addition to contributing to important tasks in the departments to which interns are assigned, once a week, interns will participate in a series of professional development workshops in various departments and learn daily operational functions.
Please review the list of required attachments below to include in your application
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with the High Museum of Art's digital, marketing, and creative services teams to capture images and videos for high-profile advertising and marketing materials. Interns will contribute to one of the city's most prominent cultural organizations while building their portfolios and developing skills in photography and videography.
Growth opportunities include learning to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work with others to brainstorm creative executions for social media, web, and other marketing materials. Additionally, the intern will gain experience shooting works on paper and archival material and develop videography skills with the High's on-staff videographer.
- Supervisor: Ivey Rucket
- Department: Communications
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Project Management: Learn to manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Creative Collaboration: Gain experience brainstorming and executing creative ideas for marketing materials across social media, web platforms, and other channels.
- Technical Expertise:
- Enhance skills in photographing works on paper, archival materials, and artworks.
- Develop videography skills under the mentorship of the HMA's on-staff videographer.
- Portfolio Development: Build a professional portfolio showcasing high-profile projects for a prominent cultural organization.
WHAT WILL WE EXPECT OF YOU
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent project organization skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and maintain attention to detail.
- Photography background (must provide strong portfolio)
- Sufficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (recommended)
WORK SCHEDULE
- Monday, June 9, 2025 - Friday, August 1, 2025
- Hours per week: can add range if necessary and remove highlights before posting
- *Hours/days may vary according to internship position, as specified by Supervisor.
ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED
Please submit as attachments, the following materials as part of your application package:
- Attachment 1 - Resume
Resume should list relevant coursework, work experience, and other experience that relates to the internship project for which you are applying. Resume should also include the following:- College or University
- Major/Concentration
- Classification (Sophomore, Junior or Senior)
- Year of graduation
- Please indicate if you will seek academic credit for this internship
- If seeking academic credit, interns are responsible for obtaining and meeting their specific program requirements. The High Museum of Art will provide necessary documentation for credit upon request.
- Please provide contact information, if applicable, for your academic advisor.
- Name
- Phone
- Attachment 2 - Personal Statement
On a separate sheet of paper, please write a short proposal stating why an internship at the High Museum of Art, and the specific internship project for which you are applying, relates to your academic and career goals. Please keep statements to one page or less. - Portfolio Please provide a link to your portfolio. Applications that do not include a portfolio will not be considered.
APPLICATION DEATLINE: March 21, 2025