Photography Summer Internship

Photography Summer Internship Experience

Hogsalt is delighted to offer a Photography Summer Internship Experience for someone pursuing a career in Photography or Visual Arts. Spend the summer learning exactly how we do what we do and come out the other side ready for anything.

Hogsalt is looking for people with drive, ambition, and that special sensibility to take on 11 hard‑charging weeks that will put you hands‑on with the Hogsalt Marketing Department and its current projects and initiatives. If you’re the kind of person who’s passionate about learning and is up to the challenge, this is a singular opportunity.

June 4 – August 12, 2026

Before you throw your hat in the ring, be sure this is right for you. Take a look in the mirror. If you’re Hogsalt intern material, you’ll see someone who:

• Has a high drive to succeed.
• Communicates efficiently and clearly in verbal, written, and creative mediums.
• Is highly accountable and has attention to detail as an active team member of the Marketing team.
• Represents the Marketing team in a friendly, relatable, and caring manner.
• Effectively multitasks in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment.
• Has strong time and project management skills as well as organizational skills.
• Has experience with photography, camera operation, lighting setup, and photo editing; your own full‑frame camera will be necessary.
• Is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge).

• Attend weekly workshops hosted by the Recruiting, Training & Development Team to learn about and evolve your personal leadership style.
• Engage with Hogsalt interns from different departments to collaborate on a group project which you will present to the Hogsalt Executive Team.
• Partner with the Marketing team to continuously improve the department, assisting with a variety of photography projects including lifestyle shoots, event coverage, social media marketing, and managing photo assets for the different Hogsalt restaurants.
• Provide pivotal support to the Marketing Team by aligning yourself with the company’s strategies and overall business needs and goals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to contribute to other marketing & creative objectives (print collateral, social media content, web updates, etc.).
• Engage in weekly team meetings by inputting realistic and pertinent ideas and strategies with actionable results.
• Learn from mentors at peer and leadership levels.
• Connect with the Director of Marketing every week to discuss project management and goals.

• Chicago‑based only.
• Transportation costs and accommodations not included.
• Utilize your own camera and other equipment.
• Academic credits earned, if applicable.
• Enjoy Hogsalt’s Employee Discount Program.
• All workshops will be conducted in English.
• Work 30 hours/week, maximum.

Complete your application via Harri today! Hogsalt’s Internship Recruiter will reach out to you within a week to provide an update on your application.

We look forward to meeting you!