UPDATE: The deadline has passed and a summer intern has been selected.
I’m searching for an intern to work closely with me in New York City. This is a very rare opportunity for a new professional or student to learn the photo industry directly from someone who’s been shooting sports, music, and portraits for nearly 25 years.
You do not have to be a photographer to apply. Someone studying advertising, marketing, web design, or other related field would be a great fit, but make sure you are familiar with my work. My sites are DavidBergman.net and TourPhotographer.com. You can watch recent videos about me at TWIT Photo and Fstoppers.
The commitment is for two six-hour days every week for a minimum of six-months. Start date is asap. You’ll be doing a little bit of everything: organizing and cleaning the office and photo gear, printing images, packaging and mailing, customer service phone calls and emails, social media management, archiving digital files, running errands, and other assorted administrative tasks. You may also be assisting me on location for photo shoots and workshops. You must have your own Mac laptop.
I’m flexible with scheduling and we can work around your classes or other jobs. Most of the time you’ll be with me in my home office in Upper Manhattan (above the GW Bridge near the Cloisters) and there may be an opportunity for occasional travel. If you have a car (and a clean driving record), that’s a huge bonus. I have two cats, so hopefully you don’t have allergies.
The position is unpaid, but you will be on my list of local assistants and I will hire you for paid assisting jobs when appropriate. If you need an internship for school credit, we can arrange that as well.
I’m looking for someone with a “can-do” attitude who will do whatever it takes to get the job done without any drama or attitude. Attention to detail is very important. A sense of humor is helpful because I like to keep things light and fun. But when we’re on a shoot, it’s all business.
Proficiency in HTML/CSS, graphic/web design, marketing/advertising, and/or video editing is a big plus.
To apply, send an email to Intern@DavidBergman.net with the subject line 2012 PHOTO INTERN by Wed, March 14. Include a short bio or resume in the body of your email (text only, no attachments) and provide references along with any other qualifications or information that you think will be relevant. I will contact the top candidates soon after the deadline to schedule an interview.