At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The HuntingtonFounded in 1919, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The CultureHere we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.
At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.
Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.
Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.
Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.
Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.
Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.
About the Role
The Huntington is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and visually driven Visual Storytelling Intern to join our dynamic in-house creative team. Reporting to the Creative Director, this internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in photography, visual storytelling, graphic design, and content creation across digital and print platforms. The successful candidate will collaborate with designers, marketers, and colleagues across departments to support projects that elevate The Huntington’s visual identity and public engagement. This internship is intended to last 12 weeks with the expected start date in early June.
S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.
Essential Duties
Under the direct supervision of their mentor, the intern will:
Assist in conceptualizing and producing compelling visual stories that align with The Huntington’s mission and brand.
Capture high-quality photography of events, exhibitions, public programs, gardens, collections, and behind-the-scenes moments for use in marketing, digital, and archival purposes.
Photograph portraits, environmental scenes, and in-situ setups as needed for campaigns.
Edit, retouch, and optimize images to ensure high visual quality and brand consistency across digital and print formats.
Contribute to video production tasks such as filming b-roll, assisting with interviews, and editing short-form content for web and social media.
Collaborate with the design team on creative assets for promotional campaigns, print materials, signage, and web graphics.
Assist in maintaining and organizing the internal photography archive and digital asset management system.
Ensure adherence to The Huntington’s visual style guide in all photographic and design outputs.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative reviews, contributing original ideas and feedback.
Conduct research on current design and photography trends to inform and inspire new creative approaches.
Support the development of reusable design and photo templates for internal team use.
May perform other related duties as assigned.
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Photography, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Advertising, Communications, or a related creative field.
Experience photographing events, people, and environments, with a demonstrated eye for storytelling through imagery. When applying, all candidates must include a link to a portfolio showcasing relevant photography and visual design work. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite—especially Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Understanding of photographic principles including lighting, composition, and editing techniques.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred:
Familiarity with DSLR and mirrorless cameras, as well as basic studio lighting and equipment is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of social media best practices and content formats is a plus.
Familiarity with video editing tools such as Premiere Pro or Final Cut is a plus.
Working Conditions
Indoor office setting.
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times; ability to remain stationary for extended periods; push, pull and bend as necessary.
Moderate noise levels.
Internship Eligibility
Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students (minimum age 18) whose field of study aligns with the internship opportunity.
This internship is available to Los Angeles area residents.
The Huntington will not sponsor J-1 visas for internship participants at this time.
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
Pay Rate: $16.50/hr.
Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.
You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.
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What We Do
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $175 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates more than 1,200 branches in 12 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.
