Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern - Functional

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is proud to offer paid summer internships for Photojournalism interns. These internships provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced, modern newsroom serving audiences across Atlanta, Georgia, and the South.

Program Details

12-week program, mid-May through early August 2026

In-office, based in our Midtown office in Atlanta

Interns should expect to work the Fourth of July weekend and occasional additional weekends

Internships are temporary positions; no full-time employment is guaranteed

Eligibility

Rising college junior, senior, or graduate student

We also accept applicants who have graduated within six months of the internship start

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without current or future sponsorship

Application Materials
Please submit the following materials:

Resume

Cover letter, including:

Which internship you’re applying for (Reporting or Photojournalism)
Short statement (about 300 words) on why you want to pursue journalism
How an AJC internship supports your goals
Three links, PDFs or samples of your work
Two references with contact information

Photojournalism Intern

The Photojournalism Intern works with AJC’s Visuals Team to create compelling visual journalism across platforms. This intern will contribute to daily assignments, features, and enterprise storytelling while learning professional newsroom visual workflows.

This role is ideal for a student who is passionate about photography, storytelling, and journalistic integrity.

What You’ll Do

Capture and edit photo assignments for digital and print

Support visual storytelling projects

Write basic captions and metadata

Collaborate with reporters and editors

Learn professional newsroom visual workflows

Qualifications

Photojournalism experience required

Strong visual eye and journalistic integrity

Passion for photography and storytelling

Understanding of composition and framing

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other editing tools (Photo Mechanic, Lightroom, etc.)

Basic caption writing skills

Knowledge of AP style

Familiarity with Canon equipment preferred

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today! 

Benefits

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

AJC Photojournalism Intern - Summer 2026

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