Internship Communications Team

World Press Photo, founded in the Netherlands in 1955, is an independent non-profit organization that champions the power of photojournalism and documentary photography to deepen understanding of the world’s complexities, promote dialogue, and inspire action. Our annual contest and exhibitions reach millions of people in over 80 locations worldwide each year, and millions more see the work online. 

We showcase compelling stories to create space for reflection in times of urgency. Amid a fast-changing media landscape influenced by censorship, misinformation, and threats to press freedom, we promote standards of accuracy, authenticity, and visual excellence, while ensuring diverse perspectives are represented. 

The World Press Photo Foundation is currently looking for a Communications Intern for a period of seven months, starting mid-July 2025. 

Internship Communications Team (0,8-1 fte) 7 months

The Communications team consists of five dedicated professionals working to amplify the organization's mission by developing and implementing strategic communications that engage diverse global audiences with powerful, photo-driven narratives.

As a Communications Intern, you will contribute to promoting the World Press Photo Contest winning stories and supporting the organization’s broader goals of fostering visual literacy, defending press freedom, and championing diverse perspectives in a rapidly evolving media environment.

A key focus during this internship will be supporting the communications strategy for the annual contest’s call for entries. You will help reach thousands of photojournalists and documentary photographers worldwide, with special attention to engaging those in underrepresented regions, ensuring the contest reflects a truly global and inclusive range of voices. 

Under the guidance of an experienced team member, you will gain hands-on experience in planning, creating, publishing, and optimizing content for social media and online platforms. You will engage with our global community, collaborate with world-class photographers, and help ensure our communications uphold the highest standards of accuracy and impact.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities will be:

• Writing and posting content for our social media

• Handling and responding to public inquiries and media requests

• Writing and updating content for the website

• Media, social media, and website reporting

Additional responsibilities include:

• Supporting campaign development

• Assisting in the creation and production of creative visual assets

• Helping to manage our database of photos, videos, and international contacts

• Participating in research projects to better understand and connect with our audiences

Your profile

• You should be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s studies, preferably in media, journalism, communications, marketing, and/or social sciences

• You have a passion for and knowledge of social media

• You have strong (English) writing skills

• You have some knowledge or aptitude for Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or similar

• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken

• You have a strong attention to detail, especially for public-facing work

• You are a self-starter who has the ability to multitask

• You are a team player, creative, and well-organized

• You have good interpersonal and intercultural communication skills

• You have an interest in or knowledge of photography, media, and visual journalism

• You are living in or near Amsterdam

Our offer

We offer a hands-on internship in a dynamic and international working environment, with a wide range of responsibilities and opportunities to grow. The internship will begin in mid-July 2025 and run for approximately seven months, with exact dates open to discussion. The role is for 32 to 40 hours per week, including at least two days a week in our Amsterdam office. We offer a compensation of €500 (net/full-time) per month.

The World Press Photo Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications that can make the organization a better reflection of society.

This position is at the moment only open to EU citizens or individuals with an existing valid work permit for the EU. (http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/study/work-and-study/about-internships)

Interested?

To apply, please complete the application form and upload your CV and a motivation letter in English (PDF format, maximum 2 pages). Click the button ‘Apply now’ to get started. 

Please submit your application by 12 June at 11:59 pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Interviews will be held in mid-June.

For any questions, please contact us at communications@worldpressphoto.org.