The Hill, Summer 2026 Photo Internship (Washington, DC)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Washington, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will capture photo and video content from the U.S. Capitol and surrounding areas for print and digital stories. They will also assist with photo and video editing, digital asset organization, and collaboration on special projects.

Qualifications

You have experience in photojournalism and visual storytelling, with proficiency in basic camera operation and editing software like Photoshop and Lightroom. You are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under deadline pressure in various environments.

Must Have Skills for ATS

photojournalism

visual storytelling

camera operation

Photoshop

Lightroom

video editing

digital asset management

Job Description

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is looking for a photo intern to join its team for summer 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience in photojournalism and visual storytelling. Selected intern will work with and be mentored by The Hill’s photo team. The summer internship is an 11-week program running from June 1 until August 14. It is in person and based at the outlet’s offices on Capitol Hill.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Capture content (photo and video) from various locations in and around the U.S. Capitol

• Edit photos and videos under the direction of the photo editor

• Produce content for print and digital stories

• Support digital asset media organization

• Collaborate on special projects and major event coverage as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Requirement & Skills:

•Ideal Backgrounds Include: Journalism, Photography, Digital Media, or Communications

• Proficiency with basic camera operation

• Experience with Photoshop and Lightroom

• Must be self-motivated

• Must be detail-oriented

• Must be a team player

• Must have the ability to multitask

• Must have be solution-oriented and a natural problem solver

• Must be comfortable operating under deadline in a high-pressure environment

• Must be comfortable operating in varied environments both indoors and outdoors

• Must be able to take feedback and constructive criticism

Salary Range:  $17.95 Hourly/ $18.40 Hourly after 7/1/2026

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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All Americans,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
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