Fellow, Photography

Job Title
Fellow, Photography

Job Description

About the People Inc. Fellowship Program:

The People Inc. Fellowship Program runs from June 2026 to May 2027. The program offers candidates the opportunity to gain experience working full-time in the office with some of our most popular brands. Fellows work full-time and are paid $18/hour.

About the Team:

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the People Inc. Food Studios, a state-of-the-art facility featuring 28 test kitchens, 13 photo studios, a prop and styling studio, an outdoor grill/BBQ station, and an expansive showcase kitchen and tasting room for demonstrations and events. Powered by a talented team of test kitchen professionals, stylists, and photographers, the People Inc. Food Studios is the country's premier creative hub, producing thousands of world-class recipes, images, and related content annually for People Inc.'s print, digital, and social platforms.

Responsibilities will Include:

• Deliver gear and help set up and break down sets

• Input metadata/help with deliverables to brands

• Assist photographers in-studio, working closely with the equipment manager, to make sure all photographer needs are met

• Help the equipment manager maintain the equipment and ensure the studio is kept tidy and organized

• Ensure freelance photographers have everything they need to be successful in the studio, including communicating shoot needs, equipment, and final asset delivery

• Keeping up with studio tech, including firmware and software updates

• Manage the Food Studios Instagram account

About You:

Candidates for this role should have:

• A degree in photography or related field.
• A positive, can-do attitude, and work well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills and are organized and detail-oriented.
• The ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The Ultimate Team Player: no job is too big; no job is too small. You are willing to do anything to help the team get the job done, and your ego never gets in the way.
• A multitasker: When it comes to juggling multiple projects at once, you're a pro; you anticipate needs before they arise.
• Self-motivated: You're a spirited self-starter. You are deadline-driven and committed to delivering on time and beyond expectations.

About People Inc.: People Inc. is the largest digital and print publisher in America. From mobile to magazines, nearly 200 million people trust us to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living. People Inc. is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC.

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

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