Summer 2026
Visual Journalist Intern
Photo + Video, Snappr News
Snappr
201-500 employees
On-demand marketplace connecting clients with photographers
Compensation Overview
$25/hr
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid schedule in San Francisco, CA; occasional evenings/weekend assignments may be required.
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- Strong photographic portfolio
- Solid video shooting skills
- Extreme attention to detail
- Charismatic and love meeting new people
- Calm under pressure
- Patient
- 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.
- 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).
Snappr connects clients with a global network of pre-vetted photographers, editors, and other visual content creators through an on-demand marketplace. Users can book professional photographers with as little as two hours' notice for personal shoots, marketing images, or enterprise needs; the platform handles matching, bookings, and payments. Snappr earns commissions on each booking and leverages a large, diverse creator pool that offers a wide range of styles and integrates with third-party visual content apps. The goal is to make high-quality visual content widely accessible with fast turnaround and scalable production for individuals, businesses, and large enterprises.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$13M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Axios reported Snappr raised $28 million and launched across 57 European cities.
- Snappr’s 2026 news emphasizes AI-enhanced images and creator-in-the-loop generation.
- Enterprise demand for automated visual content supports higher-margin SaaS revenue beyond one-off shoots.
What critics are saying
- Enterprise customers can shift visual workflows to in-house AI tools during 2026.
- Snappr’s marketplace depends on creator supply; weak photographer retention breaks service quality fast.
- If Europe expansion stalls after 57-city launch, Snappr loses its growth narrative.
What makes Snappr unique
- Snappr’s 2026 enterprise platform combines API integrations, automated reporting, and branded workflows.
- The company spans shoots, editing, AI visuals, and enterprise content automation in one marketplace.
- Snappr claims 250M photos captured and trust from 70% of Fortune 500 companies.
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