Education Intern

As a Programs Education intern, you will be closely involved in the support and coordination of the masterclass and other programs. The internship will give you hands-on experience with insight into organizing educational activities, event planning and management (online and offline), and insights into documentary photography and photojournalism. You will also get to meet professionals in the photographic community: from photographers and curators to photo editors and festival directors. We are looking for a motivated intern to join the Programs team for six months, starting in August. Responsibilities Programs and education support • Day-to-day administrative support • Supporting development and implementation of education activities • Assisting in the preparation of education and outreach events, online and offline • Conducting research to support projects • Communicating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders • Managing the general inbox • Updating photographer databases Event production • Support the planning, logistics and implementation of the Joop Swart Masterclass leading up to and during the Masterclass in November. • Working with vendors, researching program ideas, drafting and sending out invitations, tracking RSVPs, reaching out to target groups, assembling materials and content • Assisting and collaborating with different teams to make the event a success • Liaising with different stakeholders, which may include suppliers, partners, photographers etc. Contest 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 Your profile • You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program • You have a strong interest in photography, media and/or arts and culture • You are a quick-thinking self-starter who has the ability to multitask • Motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure and deadlines • Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills • You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages would be an advantage. We 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 the end August 2026 to February hours per week). During peak program and event periods, 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 19 July 2026 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 weeks of July. Interviews will be held on 23 and 24 July. For questions, please contact: with any questions. In 1955 a group of Dutch photographers organized an international contest ("World Press Photo") to expose their work to a global audience. Since then the contest has grown into the world's most prestigious photography competition, and through our successful worldwide exhibition program, presents the stories that matter to millions of people.