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STAHL

Photographer V

Port Hueneme, CA

The position includes specialized areas such as scientific photography, aerial photography, and photojournalism. Key Responsibilities: Capture compelling photographs in a variety of settings and ...

Stahl Companies

Photographer V

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site

The position includes specialized areas such as scientific photography, aerial photography, and photojournalism. Key Responsibilities: • Capture compelling photographs in a variety of settings and ...

Stahl Companies

Photographer V

Port Hueneme, CA

The position includes specialized areas such as scientific photography, aerial photography, and photojournalism. Key Responsibilities: · Capture compelling photographs in a variety of settings and ...

The Philadelphia Tribune

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Part-Time Archive Associate

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

Interest in history, African American history, photojournalism, art, or archives. Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, The Philadelphia Tribune Media ...

California State University

Multimedia Journalism, Media Production, Photojournalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Communication Organizational Studies, Media Studies, Research Methods, Rhetoric, Argumentation, Public ...

The Day Publishing Company

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Multimedia Photojournalist

New London, CT · On-site

$21.10 - $23.21/hr

Strong portfolio demonstrating photojournalism work * Experience with video production and editing * Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and video editing software * Understanding of digital ...

Hearst

Staff Photographer

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

The San Antonio Express-News is looking for an experienced photojournalist who is proficient in documentary photojournalism and excels in daily assignments across a wide array of topics. The Express ...

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How much do photojournalism jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for photojournalism in the United States is $64.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63.46 and $79.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Photojournalism job?

A photojournalism job involves capturing and reporting news events through photography. Photojournalists work for newspapers, magazines, online media, or as freelancers, covering breaking news, politics, sports, and human-interest stories. They must be skilled in photography, storytelling, and editing while adhering to ethical journalism standards. The job often requires traveling, quick decision-making, and the ability to work in challenging environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Photojournalism position, and why are they important?

To thrive in photojournalism, you need strong photography skills, an understanding of journalistic ethics, and often a degree in journalism, photography, or a related field. Mastery of digital cameras, photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, and familiarity with content management systems are typically required. Outstanding soft skills include curiosity, resilience, adaptability, and effective communication, especially under tight deadlines or in challenging environments. These abilities are crucial for capturing impactful images that tell compelling stories while upholding journalistic standards.

What does a typical day look like for a photojournalist?

A typical day for a photojournalist can vary greatly depending on their assignment, but generally involves traveling to locations, capturing newsworthy events or human-interest stories, and working closely with reporters or editors. Photojournalists often conduct interviews, research background information, and quickly edit and submit images to meet publication deadlines. Many days involve unpredictable schedules, responding to breaking news, and collaborating with newsroom teams to ensure accurate and timely coverage. This dynamic environment offers daily variety and the opportunity to make a tangible impact by visually documenting important events.
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Infographic showing various Photojournalism job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 65% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,124 per year, or $65 per hour.
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Intern - Photojournalism

Deseret Book Company

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$14/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Deseret Book rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 11 rated book shops

Job description

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
The Deseret News (Salt Lake City, Utah), has an immediate opening for a paid six month (Winter/Spring 2026 semesters) photojournalism internship ($14/hr).
The Deseret News is a digital-first, multi-platform newsroom, sharing assignment desk resources and with our sister broadcast partners, KSL-TV (NBC), KSL NewsRadio (ABC).
We provide powerful still images to both Deseret.com, our in-depth branded website with ten million monthly unique visitors, and our breaking news website, KSL.com, with 24 million monthly sessions. Additionally we provide photojournalism for our print products.
The internship will start in early July 2026 and will finish up in early January 2027.
Applicants should have a well-rounded portfolio with at least one picture story. They should also be well-versed in PhotoShop, Lightroom and Photo Mechanic. Interns should be able to edit and send pictures, multimedia and video remotely, and have the ability to write creative, accurate captions under deadline pressure.
Being certified by the FAA with a Part 107 license in order to fly drones for aerial photography is also a bonus, but not required.
Additionally, applicants must have up-to-date automobile insurance and a valid U.S. state-issued drivers' license.
A valid U.S. passport is another item that isn't required, but is helpful because our interns have not only traveled domestically, but internationally as well.
We compete daily with The Salt Lake Tribune, along with several other daily publications and five local television stations. The Deseret News has six photojournalists on staff. Along with our sister television station newsroom there are an additional 16 video photojournalists working for KSL-TV. We win numerous photojournalism awards yearly, both regionally and nationally, as well as NPPA's Best of Photojournalism contest and the University of Missouri School of Journalism's POYi competition.
The Deseret News places a big emphasis on high quality photojournalism, with a special focus on in-depth coverage. There are also opportunities to cover our two major universities in the Big12 Conference, the Utah Jazz (NBA), the Utah Mammoth (NHL), Real Salt Lake (MLS) and occasionally Olympic qualifying events. Utah will host its second Olympic winter games in 2034.
Our interns are provided with a full set of Canon mirrorless gear including long glass, a light kit, cell phone allowance and a MacBook Pro with Verizon hotspots. There is also additional lighting gear along with specialty longer glass available for checkout from our pool equipment. Interns must have reliable vehicles and you will be reimbursed for your mileage at the current IRS rate (2026 is .72 per mile).
We try to give regular feedback but always welcome additional feedback requests.
Chuck Wing, Deseret News Managing Editor for cross-platform news and Director of Photography
The deadline to apply is Monday, March. 16, 2026. Priority consideration will be given to first applicants.

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