Getty Images offers hands-on paid 2026 photo internships
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 6 April 2026 | JP Global Monitoring
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Getty Images launches its 2026 Editorial Photography Internship Program, offering three paid roles in news, sport, and entertainment in Washington, New York, and Los Angeles. Applications are open for the news and sport tracks (May 1-Dec 31, 2026); entertainment opens later.Summary
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Getty Images has launched its 2026 Editorial Photography Internship Program, offering three paid, hands‑on opportunities in news, sport, and entertainment photography across major U.S. bureaus in Washington, New York, and Los Angeles.
The internships are part of the program’s third consecutive year, continuing Getty’s effort to nurture emerging visual storytellers and provide real‑world newsroom and editorial photography experience. Interns will work alongside seasoned photographers and editors on editorial assignments, using Canon imaging equipment supplied through Getty’s partnership with Canon U.S.A. Inc.
Applications are now open for the news and sport tracks, where accepted applicants will work from May 1 through Dec. 31, 2026. A third entertainment photography opportunity will open for applications at a later date, with an internship period running from June through Dec. 2026. Upon completion, interns receive portfolio placements in editorial outlets, professional recommendations, and potential inclusion on Getty’s preferred provider list, with top performers considered for possible staff roles.
Interns will be based in Washington D.C. (news), New York (sports), and Los Angeles (entertainment), gaining exposure to the full editorial workflow, from assignment planning and shooting to client coordination, photo editing, and distribution. Participants will be immersed in real editorial and commercial assignments, working closely with Getty Images’ global content teams.
Getty Images’ Global Head of Editorial, Ken Mainardis, said the program aims to “expand opportunities for aspiring photographers to learn, experiment and grow within one of the world’s most dynamic editorial environments,” emphasizing mentorship and hands‑on experience as core elements. Canon’s support provides interns with cutting‑edge EOS cameras and RF lenses to capture both still and video content across assignments.
ATTRIBUTION: Reporting by JournalismPakistan, based on a Getty Images press release and the company’s public postings.
PHOTO: AI‑generated; for illustrative purposes only.
Key Points
- Three paid, hands-on editorial photography internships for 2026 in news, sport and entertainment.
- Interns based in Washington, D.C. (news), New York (sports) and Los Angeles (entertainment).
- News and sport internships run May 1-Dec. 31, 2026; entertainment runs June-Dec. 2026.
- Participants work alongside experienced photographers and editors and use Canon equipment via Getty's Canon U.S.A. partnership.
- Completion includes portfolio placements, professional recommendations and potential consideration for staff roles.
Key Questions & Answers
How many internships are available and where are they based?
There are three paid internships: news in Washington, D.C.; sports in New York; and entertainment in Los Angeles.
When do the internships take place?
The news and sport tracks run from May 1 to Dec. 31, 2026; the entertainment internship runs June through Dec. 2026.
Are the internships paid and what equipment is provided?
Yes, the internships are paid and include Canon imaging equipment supplied through Getty's partnership with Canon U.S.A.
How do I apply and are applications open now?
Applications are open now for the news and sport tracks; the entertainment track will open at a later date-apply via Getty Images' official careers or internship listings.
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