Internship: Programs Team

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For seven decades, World Press Photo has been working from its home in Amsterdam as an independent, non-profit organization. Our mission is to support photojournalists, documentary photographers, and audiences worldwide to deepen understanding, promote dialogue, and inspire action.

The Programs department organizes the annual World Press Photo Contest, Winners’ Program, education initiatives, and outreach activities. We are looking for two motivated interns to join our team for seven months, working on the annual contest, judging, education and the Winners’ Program. During your internship, you will work with a range of professionals from across the photographic community, from photojournalists and photo editors to curators and festival directors. This is an opportunity to gain unique behind-the-scenes experience in the production of one of the most recognized photo contests in the world and its accompanying educational programs.

Your tasks

As Program Interns, you will work together on all activities in this dynamic period, including:

Contest and judging support

Providing support for contest entrants
Processing registrations and contest entries
Setting up and assisting with online and live judging sessions
Supporting communications around the contest, including mailings and the announcement of winners

Winners' Program and event production

Supporting the planning and implementation of the Winners’ Program in May
Assisting with invitations and RSVPs
Preparing materials and coordinating with winners, partners, and suppliers
Supporting the execution of workshops, award show, and public events

Education and outreach support

Assisting in the preparation of education and outreach activities
Conducting research to support projects
Providing general administrative and inbox support

Your profile

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program
Assisting in the preparation of education and outreach activities
Demonstrated interest in photography, media, journalism, or arts & culture
Self-starting, well organized, and detail-oriented
Motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure and deadlines
Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an asset
Comfortable with digital platforms and quick to adapt to new tools
Living in or near Amsterdam

Our Offer

An internship in a dynamic, highly purpose-driven environment with a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
Insight into the core activities of World Press Photo, including contest organization, judging, education programs, communications, exhibitions, and the Winners’ Program
Hybrid working possibility.
Compensation of €500 (net/full time) per month, plus travel or home-working allowance when applicable

This internship runs from 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2026 (32-40 hours a week). During peak contest and event period, occasional evening or weekend work may be required, with compensation time provided.

This position is open only to EU citizens or individuals with a valid EU work permit.

How to apply

Please respond in English before 20 October 2025 by filling in the application form. Submit both your CV and a letter of motivation as PDF documents. Interviews will take place in the last week of October. You can start your application by clicking the button "Apply now".
For questions, please contact:
Saba Askary, Manager Programs – saba@worldpressphoto.org – +31 (0)6 15137031