Audio-visual techniques and media production, Marketing and advertising, Secretarial and office work

Photography, video & retouching assistant intern

  • Netherlands, Hilversum
  • Work schedule:
    Full time
  • Salary range: /
  • Contract type: A minimum of 2-3 months
  • Application deadline: 20/Dec/2024
  • Starting date: 13/Jan/2025

Job description

We are seeking talented, motivated, and creative interns to join our team! If you’re passionate about photography, video production, and social media, eager to learn, and ready to contribute your skills, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. This is a flexible internship position, with the opportunity to start in 2025!

🎞️ About the Sandra Herrero Photography Internship

This internship offers hands-on experience working on photoshoots with individuals and brands, providing an inspiring environment to challenge and grow your skills. This role offers valuable international experience and an excellent opportunity to build a professional portfolio while gaining real-world industry exposure. You’ll have the chance to develop key skills, take on meaningful projects, and make connections that can support your future career.

✨ This position is ideal for Erasmus+ Trainee students studying photography, audiovisual media, digital marketing, graphic design, or social media. Please do not apply if your profile or studies are not related to these fields.​ As the internship is unpaid, we strongly recommend that applicants have a Erasmus+ scholarship to support their stay.

Please, check out 🇬🇧 Cost of Living in the Netherlands: A Guide for Interns to help assess expected expenses and plan accordingly.

📸 What You Will Do:

  • Assist in photo and video shoots (indoor and outdoor), working with natural and studio lighting setups (e.g., Profoto).
  • Manage equipment, set up lighting, props, and locations.
  • Collaborate with models, makeup artists, and stylists to ensure smooth execution of the creative direction.
  • Capture behind-the-scenes photos and videos for project documentation, enabling the creation of social media content for our platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) using both professional cameras and mobile devices.
  • Perform post-production tasks, including professional retouching in Photoshop and video editing in Premiere Pro.
  • Organise and update portfolios of models, locations and other resources and providers using Canva and Notion.
  • Participate in 2-3 personal branding photoshoots for Sandra, gaining hands-on experience and portfolio-building opportunities.

💻 Key Responsibilities:

  • Familiarity with photography equipment and basic lighting setups.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Canva and Notion).
  • Own necessary equipment, including a computer (preferably Apple); camera and lenses are a plus.
  • Keen eye for detail and a passion for visual content creation.
  • Highly organised with a focus on workspace efficiency.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and willingness to tackle any task problem-solving.
  • Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills with a professional attitude, fluent in English.
  • Valid driver’s license preferred.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible internship duration ranging from 3 to 9 months.
  • A creative, dynamic, and inclusive work environment in Hilversum.
  • Hands-on experience in commercial photography and video production, with opportunities to travel for shoots across The Netherlands.
  • A platform to share your ideas and showcase your creative skills.
  • Ongoing guidance and mentoring, along with access to valuable learning resources such as Notion and presentations.
  • Regular feedback sessions—both daily and weekly—focused on performance, goal setting, and achievement tracking.
  • Support for your portfolio development through 1-3 TFP sessions with professional models, offering you valuable practice and constructive feedback to enhance your photography skills, whether in outdoor settings or studios. The exact number of sessions will depend on our workload and availability during your internship.
  • The option for remote work one day per week, depending on the type of work and your progress, subject to workload considerations.
  • Assistance in finding suitable accommodation, including recommendations for local housing options.
  • Helpful tips and recommendations to enhance your experience while living in the Netherlands.

📩 Ready to Apply?

Our selection process is designed to ensure this opportunity and our company align with your career goals.

If you’re ready to start your journey, here’s what to expect:

📧 STEP 1: Online Application

Begin your application by submitting a short message through our form at sandraherrero.com/contact. This will kickstart the process and help us get to know you!

📝 STEP 2: Questionnaire and Document Submission

We’ll follow up with a brief questionnaire to learn more about your interests and we will request that you attach your CV, portfolio, and a brief motivation letter in your response email. This will help us gain insight into what you bring to the role and your goals for the internship.

🔍 STEP 3: Application Review

We will carefully review your materials. If your profile aligns with our requirements, we’ll reach out to schedule a video interview. If not, we’ll keep you updated on the status of your application.

💻 STEP 4: Online Interview

In this interview, we’ll have a chance to connect and discuss your fit for the role. Please allow 1–2 weeks post-interview for a final decision, as we evaluate multiple applications. We appreciate your patience and will keep you updated on our progress.

🚀 STEP 5: The Offer

If we’re a great fit for each other, we’ll extend an offer—your journey with us begins here!

We’re looking forward to receiving your application and exploring the potential for you to join our team!

Requirements

Level of studies:
Short cycle or equivalent (EQF 5)
Bachelor (EQF 6)
Master (EQF 7)
Doctorate (EQF 8)
Minimun work experience:
No experience required
Working language(s):
English/English
Other job requirements:
  • Candidates are required to have their own laptop, preferably a MacBook, to effectively work with Adobe programs (licenses will be provided during the internship). 
  • While not mandatory, having a professional camera and lenses is preferred to enhance your ability to contribute to the photography and video production work.

Conditions

Salary information
  • Work schedule:
    Full time
    (
    40
    h/week)
  • Salary range: /
Other salary conditions:
  • Compensation: This internship does not offer financial compensation. Therefore, participants are encouraged to apply for Erasmus+ funding opportunities, which may be available to support their scholarship.

Competences & skills

This are some of the competences and skills the recruiter is looking for this offer.
If you want to read more about them, you can check our Competences Center section.
Planning and organising
Problem solving
Time management
Marketing planning
Social Media management
Digital content creation
Adaptability
Creativity
Proactivity
Teamwork

Company details

Recruiter details
Posted by: Sandra Herrero
Email: hell**********[email protected]
Position: Lead Photographer & Creative Director
Company registered since 26/Oct/2024
1 active offers.
1 offers posted since registration.