New York Road Runners is hiring: Photography Internship (Part-Time) in New York

About NYRR

New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people and has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire through running, aiming to empower people of all ages and abilities to improve their health and well-being through the power of running and fitness.

NYRR’s year-round offerings of races, community events, programs, and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know-how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR’s premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike, while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City. NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world.

Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more, please visit

At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.

New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Department

The Marketing and Communications Department set our brand tone. They construct and magnify stories and messages to help and inspire people through running, across advertising, media, brand strategy, creative materials, video, photography, race broadcasts, editorial, brand presentations, and multiple web and digital platforms. They connect with the world's best athletes and ambassadors to deepen NYRR's mission. They leverage channels ranging from international broadcasts to screens at our NYRR RUNCENTER, individual emails to mass media, and from digital journeys to race day signage. The Marketing and Communications team connects NYRR's initiatives and innovations to the hearts and minds of our community, inspiring them to run for life.

The NYRR Photography & Video Team oversees the production and distribution of all NYRR event photography and video capture, including video production oversight and support for livestreams. This dynamic team blends extensive logistical planning with creative photography and video production to ensure NYRR’s brand is showcased across all facets of the organization. This work spans events large and small, including the globally recognized TCS New York City Marathon, New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, and United Airlines NYC Half. Additionally, the team works with internal and external stakeholders to service photography and video needs, including digital content series, livestreams, and event content creation. The Photo & Video team works within the NYRR Content Team, collaborating with Broadcast, Experiential Production, Digital, Brand, and Studio.

About the Internship

The New York Road Runners Internship Program is a paid, 21-week experience spanning from Monday, June 16, 2025 to Friday, November 14, 2025, in which interns will learn from the best in the non-profit business.

Interns will work collaboratively with professionals in their field of study and will have opportunities to network across the organization. The program will include professional development events and a chance to make a direct impact on the communities in New York City by working select events. Interns will receive onboarding and training to learn about NYRR and gain the knowledge needed to best perform in their role.

The Photography intern will aid in execution of start to finish workflow for program related events throughout the year, including Rising NYRR, Striders, Open Run, and Group Training. The intern will be integrated into the process of shot list creation, image culling, and metadata application for searchability within the DAM. The intern will gain insight into the varied functions of image assets within a non-profit organization, as well as Lightroom, Bridge, and Photoshop skills.

Intern Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties) :

Creation of photo shot lists, including details on what a photographer must capture and where to capture it, file naming conventions, deliverable details, and invoicing information.

Exercise creative judgement in culling / selecting top images to represent the event or program throughout the year.

Application of specific metadata and keywords for Digital Asset Management (DAM) searchability.

Photo editing for composition, crop, exposure as needed

Internship Schedule

Interns are expected to work 25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, in a hybrid work setting. This role will also have weekend work (Saturdays or Sundays) to support NYRR events. Dates will be determined at the start of the internship and availability will be taken into account.

The NYRR events calendar can be viewed at

Internship Requirements :

Sophomore or junior in college, working towards a degree in photography, media, communications, or a related field.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Other Requirements :

Basic working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Adobe Bridge and Lightroom preferred.

Basic photography skills preferred.

Knowledge of photographic techniques including lighting and composition preferred.

The ability to be outside in the elements for the duration of event shifts

Applications for this internship will be accepted until February 17, 2025.

Salary : $22 / hour

NYRR requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

Salary : $22