The World Press Photo is a non-profit organization based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, organizing a yearly photojournalism contest, exhibitions, and education programs. It was founded in 1955 when a group of Dutch photographers organized a contest (“World Press Photo”) to expose their work to an international audience. Our annual contest rewards the best in photojournalism and documentary photography. Our worldwide exhibitions and online channels with over 2 million followers showcase stories that make people stop, think, feel and act. We are a global platform connecting professionals and audiences through trustworthy visual journalism and storytelling.
The Curatorial Affairs Team at World Press Photo is currently looking for an enthusiastic Exhibition Production intern to collaborate with us for 6 months, starting from 12 January 2026.
Exhibition Production Internship (1 fte) - 6 month
The Curatorial Affairs Team currently consists of four people responsible for producing and coordinating exhibitions worldwide. The team’s main focus is the annual exhibition, which travels to multiple international locations each year. In addition, we produce an annual yearbook, coordinate the logistics of all traveling content, and provide translated didactic materials for our global exhibition partners. We also develop thematic exhibitions drawn from the World Press Photo archive, a rich but underused resource due to dispersed data and limited accessibility. At the moment, we are implementing a digital asset management system to make the full archive accessible to staff and researchers, aiming to complete cataloguing by the end of 2026.
We have a very short production lead time and therefore are looking for an eager and hard-working individual who is motivated, has a hands-on approach, and most importantly, is excited to learn about exhibition production from behind the scenes.
Each year, our exhibitions travel to 80 locations in 40 countries around the world. The internship will provide insight into many different aspects of the exhibition process, from curation of exhibitions based on the winning work, to developing the touring exhibition that begins in early May. As a full member of the team, you will gain hands-on experience and work towards the delivery of the team’s mission, with a special focus on the production of the flagship exhibition in Amsterdam and the annual traveling exhibition. For more information about the exhibitions program, please visit: https://www.worldpressphoto.org/exhibitions
Your tasks:
You will work closely with members of the Curatorial Affairs Team to:
- Support activities involving preparations of the 2026 exhibition season.
- Oversee day-to-day administrative tasks
- Assist with the entire exhibition production process including captions editing, file management, and logistics assistance for the traveling exhibition.
- Assist in managing the translation workflow of exhibition texts in French, Italian, Dutch, German, Spanish.
- Version management: You will help cross-check exhibition translations, ensuring English text updates are reflected across all language versions.
- Regular visits to our local printer in Amsterdam for quality control checks.
- Installation of the flagship exhibition in Amsterdam and support.
- Possibly engage in the production of a multi-language audio guide, including researching winning projects, conducting interviews with photographers, and editing audio files to create the final audio guide product.
- Provide assistance during organizational events such as the winners’ program and awards ceremony.
- Opportunity to be involved in side projects such as thematic exhibitions, archive research, and creation of educational materials.
Your profile
- You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
- You have a strong interest in visual journalism and exhibition production.
- You are eager to learn more about preparing exhibitions on a worldwide scale.
- You are a self-starter who has the ability to work independently.
- You have an excellent attention to detail and the ability to work methodically.
- You have strong intercultural communication skills.
- You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are an advantage.
- Knowledge of Google Drive and applications is needed.
Our offer
The World Press Photo is an independent, non-profit organization with its office in Amsterdam. The total staff of the organization is 25.
We offer an in-person internship with a variety of tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic working atmosphere. You will get the chance to work in a highly purpose-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth and networking.
We would like you to start on 12 January 2026 for a period of 6 months. The duration of the internship can be discussed during the interview stage.
A compensation of €500 (net/full time) per month, and when applicable a travel or working from home allowance.
The World Press Photo is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications that can make the organization a better reflection of society.
How to apply
Please respond before 20 November, filling in the application form. Kindly submit your CV in English as as PDF document by clicking the button 'Apply now'. Interviews will be held from the 1st to 4th of December, preferably in person.
