Visual Journalist Intern (Photo + Video), Snappr News
Hybrid San Francisco Internship Junior Video Production
Entry-level Video Production role at Snappr. San Francisco · internship · no salary stated · we estimate $85,000–$118,000.
Estimated pay
Snappr has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$85,000 – $118,000
What the middle half of entry-level video production roles in San Francisco paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 22 postings that stated pay, median $106,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.
Role brief
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- You’ll capture breaking news, events, portraits, features, and tech’s effects on everyday life in the field
- You’ll turn assignments around quickly, sometimes the same day or within hours when stories move fast
- You’ll shoot both stills and video, from quick coverage to short-form visual stories
- You’ll write precise captions and add complete context for every image and clip
- You’ll use the Snappr News app to tag, package, and legally document each delivery
What you bring
- Your portfolio shows strong photography, with street work acceptable when newsroom experience is limited
- You can shoot video confidently and notice small details others may miss
- You stay composed, patient, and personable while meeting people in the field
- Relevant study at a nearby university is preferred, especially at Berkeley or Stanford
- A motorbike license helps, though you may be willing to obtain one
Who this fits
This suits a hands-on visual reporter who wants to work across San Francisco and the Bay Area while helping shape a new editorial product. It is a hybrid summer internship lasting eight to twelve weeks, mainly Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and on-call assignments. You must be available for evening events and fast-breaking coverage. Editing is not part of the role, and company gear is provided.
From the employer
About Snappr News
Snappr is the one-stop-shop for visual content for brands, including the largest on-demand marketplace for photographers and videographers. Snappr News is a new product line: an editorial photo and video product launching in 2026, starting with technology news in the San Francisco Bay Area. We will cover the top tech stories of the day with stunning visuals that can’t be found anywhere else. You’ll play a leading role in shaping the product and business model from the ground up, and helping define how the world gets visuals for the moments that matter. This is our first ever internship position for this product.
The Role
You’ll work alongside the Snappr News team to cover broad tech news and tech’s impact across San Francisco and the Bay Area: companies, founders, workers, money, culture, policy, and the on-the-ground moments that explain what’s actually happening - beyond the press releases.
This is a photo and video capture internship. You won’t need to edit - we have a whole backend platform for that!
You’ll get a front seat view of the early days of a new product at a fast growing technology startup!
What You'll Do:
- Report visually in the field: breaking news, events, portraits, features, and “tech meets real life” stories.
- Deliver fast: often same-day, frequently within hours, occasionally immediately when news breaks.
- Produce both photo and video on assignment: from quick hit coverage to short-form storytelling.
- Write complete, accurate captions for every photo/video: names, titles, dates, locations, context - no guessing. Use AI tools responsibly to speed up your writing and tagging without sacrificing quality.
- Tag and package everything correctly in the proprietary Snappr News app: keywords, locations, people/companies, and legal information.
- Operate according to photojournalistic ethics and standards.
- Receive coaching from experienced photographers.
Must-Haves:
- Strong photographic portfolio (street photography is a good proxy if you don’t have experience in photojournalism specifically).
- Solid video shooting skills.
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Charismatic and love meeting new people.
- Calm under pressure.
- Patient.
Strong Preference:
- Studying a relevant field at a local university (preference to Berkeley and Stanford).
- Experience in photojournalism (e.g. school photojournalism).
- Motorbike license (or willing to get one). We have company bikes.
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