The Reporter is an award-winning investigative magazine that has been reporting on issues of race and poverty since 1972. The magazine publishes short- and long-form articles that are repackaged and distributed across multiple platforms—print, Web, radio and TV—with nearly a dozen collaborative partners, including NBC5 Chicago, Chicago Public Media, Chicago Now, and The Huffington Post.

Photography Interns will accompany reporters on their investigations and shoot a variety of photos for print and online. Photography interns will also produce independent photo essays, slideshows and videos; and other duties as assigned. Successful candidates will be strong visual storytellers and have training in still and multimedia photography, as well as a solid understanding of editing and preparing photos for web and print distribution. Some evening or weekend work may be required. A monthly stipend of $500 will be provided.

Qualifications:

• College junior, senior or recent graduate (2012 or 2013)
• Experience shooting events and people
• Must have DSLR camera and other necessary equipment
• Proficient in Adobe PhotoShop
• Experience with video-editing software such as Adobe Premiere
• Highly organized, self-motivated, punctual, and able to work under tight deadlines
• Previous experience at a newspaper, magazine or other publication preferred
• Fluency in Spanish a plus

Eligibility for the Minority Internship Position:

• The program is open to African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders or Native Americans
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and be eligible to work in the United States.

The Chicago Reporter is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLY ONLINE NOW

Application Checklist

• Resume (acceptable file types: pdf, txt, doc, docx, max. 3MB)
• Portfolio (acceptable file types: jpg, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, mov, zip, max. 3MB OR link to website)
• Two letters of recommendation (acceptable file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, max. 1MB each)

Please note: Only online applications will be accepted. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, March 15. No phone calls, please.