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BUTO Magazine

Senior Editor (Intern)

Washington, NJ · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Who We Are The magazine is a global media vehicle currently headquartered in the "New York and New ... photographers, graphic designers, interns and cooperative education students. Moreover, you will be ...

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How much do magazine photography intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for magazine photography intern in the United States is $17.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a magazine photography intern?

Magazine Photography Interns are entry-level photographers who work with magazine publishers to gain practical experience in editorial photography. They assist professional photographers, help set up photo shoots, edit images, and sometimes capture their own photos for publication. Interns learn about the magazine's visual style, photo editing software, and the workflow of publishing images for print and digital media. This role provides valuable hands-on training for aspiring photographers looking to build their portfolios and network within the industry.

What types of assignments and collaboration can a magazine photography intern expect during their internship?

As a Magazine Photography Intern, you will typically assist staff photographers on a variety of shoots, ranging from portraits and events to editorial features. You'll often collaborate closely with writers, editors, and art directors to ensure that visual content aligns with the magazine's storytelling and branding standards. Interns may also be responsible for photo editing, organizing digital assets, and occasionally handling administrative tasks related to production. This role provides a dynamic environment where you can develop your technical skills, gain exposure to the editorial process, and build a professional portfolio through hands-on experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a magazine photography intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Magazine Photography Intern, you need a solid understanding of photography fundamentals, basic editing skills, and an educational background in photography or a related field. Familiarity with DSLR cameras, photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, and digital asset management systems is commonly required. Creativity, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to take constructive feedback are critical soft skills for success in this role. These skills and qualities ensure you can produce high-quality, publication-ready images and contribute positively to the magazine's editorial vision.

What is the difference between Magazine Photography Intern vs Photography Assistant?

AspectMagazine Photography InternPhotography Assistant
Required CredentialsBasic photography skills, possibly some coursework or portfolioPhotography experience, technical knowledge, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentEditorial shoots, studio or on-location, under supervisionAssisting photographers during shoots, studio or on-location
Employer & Industry UsageMagazines, editorial publications, media companiesPhotographers, studios, media agencies

Magazine Photography Interns typically focus on gaining experience through supervised tasks, often with minimal prior experience. Photography Assistants support professional photographers during shoots, requiring more technical skills. Both roles are common in media and editorial industries, but Assistants usually have more hands-on responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Magazine Photography Intern job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 19% Internship, 64% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 74% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,171 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Digital Photographer Volunteer/Intern for 100 Women in S.T.E.M. Program

Houston, TX • On-site

Luxe Media, LLC
Marketing • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Luxe Media, LLCexternal

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Work in the studio team alongside stylists to take digital product stills for Felix Magazine.

  • Ensure all products are lit correctly, efficiently, and creatively, and produce high-quality, well-exposed images.

  • Prepare sets, check equipment, set up lighting, and maintain accurate shoot records.

Job description

Company Description

Felix is a luxury lifestyle magazine currently serving Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The pages of this glossy publication cover the latest trends in fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts and culture. Featuring ultra luxe fashion profiles, restaurants, and the season's must-have accessories from the world's top writers and stylists.

Luxe Media, LLC and Felix Magazine are the marketing names of The Aparecio Foundation, NFP ("TAF"). Luxe Media, LLC. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results!

We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community.  

Job Description

This is an upcoming photo shoot project consisting of two different looks to exhibit the power and sophistication of women working in S.T.E.M. industries (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). We want people to identify positively with educated, working women in these industries. 

As Digital Photographer Intern for Luxe Media. you will have a variety of responsibilities throughout the semester. You will use have a strong sense for lighting and an eye for detail, thereby constantly improving the reader experience at Felixmag.co. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Working in the studio team alongside the stylists taking digital product stills for Felix Magazine.

Ensuring that all products are lit correctly, efficiently and creatively, in accordance with Luxe Media guidelines.

Producing high quality and consistently beautiful images, ensuring they are correctly exposed and colour consistent.

Accurately archiving images to be easily accessed by other Luxe Media departments.

Prepare sets, checking that all equipment is functioning, setting up appropriate lighting and keeping accurate daily shoot records.

Meeting daily and weekly deadlines to prepare for new website material.

Ability to work well within a team working well under pressure with a flexible attitude.

Responsible for care and upkeep of all studio equipment, props and supplies.

When needed Retouch / Crop / Upload Digital Images

Name and maintain digital asset file / structure organization

Retouch digital photographic images

Perform quality assurance on all images

Crop digital photographic images / maintain file size specification guidelines.

Ensure colour consistency between images.

Ad hoc duties


Qualifications

A passion for women's economic opportunities

Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree 

Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months

Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously 

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups as necessary both internally and externally

Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks

Previous experience in studio environment

Proven experience with digital cameras and lighting

High technical proficiency in PhotoShop, Capture One and networked computers

Strong understanding of colour correction

Strong understanding of image constraints

Ability to work well with a team

Detail oriented and creative

Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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