Prerequisite: Visual Arts or Studio Arts majors
Archètipo cultural association
Company Description: Archètipo handles the production and distribution of live video and other forms of communication. They manage the municipal theatre of Antella (province of Florence), promoting events through different channels of communication (video, photography, social media, print media and television). They film on historical sites within Tuscany with the help of actors and tour guides bringing together history of art, literature, and architecture. They curate events that link classicism and contemporary culture with great attention paid to promotion and marketing.
Job Description: Interns will assist in marketing management and in filming and photographing events and projects.
Tasks:
- Produce photographic promotional content
- Create and manage content for the company’s different social channels
- Assist with filming
Required Skills and Equipment:
- Basic spoken Italian (preferred)
- Basic photographic and computer skills
- Digital camera with manual setting capabilities, large capacity memory card (32/64Gb)
- Large capacity external hard drive for storing work (not required but recommended)
Academic prerequisites: APH200.1 Introduction to Art Photography, or equivalent
DOT Florence
Company Description: Dot Florence is a web design and social media communications company specialized in integrated projects of online communication, mostly in the hospitality industry. The organization’s objectives are to create communications projects that are visually appealing, easily navigable and well optimized for search engines. The ultimate goal of our projects is the emotional involvement of the user (user experience), which we consider to be the only way to make a web project successful.
Job Description: Interns assist management and the Managing Partner Marco De la Pierre with creating promotional content for social media platforms
Tasks:
- Conduct interviews with local artisans, service providers and entrepreneurs
- Revise and develop promotional materials
- Create digital marketing content such as videos
Required Skills and Equipment:
- English, no Italian required (but preferred)
- Basic photographic and computer skills
- Digital camera with manual setting capabilities, large capacity memory card (32/64Gb)
- Large capacity external hard drive for storing work (not required but recommended)
Academic prerequisites: APH200.1 Introduction to Art Photography, or equivalent
Disclaimer: DOT Florence is not always available to accept interns as the owner travels back and forth between Italy and the US.
Florence is You
Company Description: “Florence is You” is a bimonthly newspaper focused on culture, art, exhibitions, events, traditions, food, lifestyle and life in Florence. The newspaper is printed and online and is distributed free of charge in Florence (Italy) and in other areas of the Florentine metropolitan city. “Florence is You!” brings bilingual news on how to live like a local in Florence to its readers, connecting the two dimensions of the city that often travel on two parallel tracks: those who reside and those who lives here only for a period.
Job Description: Based on their competencies and field of studies, interns at Florence is You will assist in activities related to P.R., marketing, design and content creation.
Tasks:
- Conduct interviews
- Create social media content
- Bilingual (mother language English, fluent in Italian) interns will work on text translations
- Community outreach research for establishing new partners and sponsors
- Create digital designs and videos for social media and/or website
- Logo graphic design
Required Skills and Equipment:
- Basic spoken Italian (preferred)
- Basic photographic and computer skills
- Digital camera with manual setting capabilities, large capacity memory card (32/64Gb)
- Large capacity external hard drive for storing work (not required but recommended)
Academic prerequisites: APH200.1 Introduction to Art Photography, or equivalent
Healing Photo Art
Company Description: The unique mission of the foundation is to place large, framed photographs of nature and beautiful places from around the world in hospitals to give comfort and hope to patients and their families, visitors, and caregivers. I would suggest viewing our website www.HealingPhotoArt.org and our FB and Instagram pages.
Job Description: Interns have the opportunity to assist in the promotion of Healing Photo Art as well as being contributing photographers.
Tasks:
- Create social media content
- Video production for youtube channel
- Contact local hospitals for photo projects
- Photograph for exhibits
- Develop partnerships
Required Skills and Equipment:
- Basic spoken Italian (preferred)
- Basic photographic and computer skills
- Digital camera with manual setting capabilities, large capacity memory card (32/64Gb)
- Large capacity external hard drive for storing work (not required but recommended)
Academic prerequisites: APH200.1 Introduction to Art Photography, or equivalent
Kirsten Hills
Company Description: Ever wonder what makes Italy really tick? “Souls of Italy” is the social media documentary channel that’s changing how we see Italian life – and we’re just getting started. We create weekly micro-documentaries that go beyond the tourist facade to capture authentic stories of real Italians, from 93-year-old WWII survivors to village bakers carrying on century-old traditions. Several of our videos have already gone viral, proving there’s a huge appetite for genuine storytelling. The channel is the brainchild of award-winning filmmaker Kirsten Hills, a former BBC journalist who’s worked with major clients like Uffizi Galleries, UNICEF, and the Region of Tuscany. Now she’s bringing that broadcast-quality expertise to social media – and you could be part of building something special. @SoulsofItaly
Job Description: You’ll be working hands-on to build a documentary channel that’s actually making waves online. Think of it as getting a masterclass in filmmaking while contributing to something that people are genuinely excited to watch. You’ll learn to find the most interesting people in Italy (trust us, they’re everywhere), help craft their stories, and see your work reach thousands of viewers across social platforms. By the end, you’ll have real documentary credits, professional Adobe Premier skills, and access to a network of authentic Italian voices that most people never get to meet. Plus, you’ll have experienced Italy in a way that goes far deeper than any study abroad program – this is about understanding the soul of a culture, one story at a time. This is your chance to work with an award-winning filmmaker on a project that’s actually going somewhere. You’re not just learning skills – you’re helping build something that’s connecting with audiences and documenting stories that might otherwise be lost forever
Tasks:
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Hunt down the most fascinating people in Tuscany (from village elders with incredible stories to young Italians changing their communities)
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Plan shoots and help craft compelling story arcs that work for social media
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Get behind the camera for interviews that reveal authentic Italian life
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Master Adobe Premier while editing content that actually gets watched
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Build genuine connections with locals and become part of their stories
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Help grow a channel that’s already proving viral content can be meaningful
Required Skills and equipment:
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Basic Italian (because the best stories happen when you can really connect with people)
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A laptop that can handle video editing (we’ll sort the Adobe Premier license)
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Camera equipment (or we can provide it!)
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Curiosity about real people and their stories, plus the confidence to approach strangers and make them feel comfortable sharing their lives
Kirsten Hills Films
Company Description:
Kirsten Hills Films is a Florence-based film production company specializing in video production, editing, and cinematic storytelling. Founded by filmmaker Kirsten Hills, the company creates promotional videos, documentaries, and artistic films. It is committed to fostering emerging talent and providing hands-on training in all stages of filmmaking, from pre-production through post-production.
Job Description:
Interns gain practical experience in film production by assisting with video editing, external shoots, and preparing for shooting sessions. They support the production team on set and participate in various logistical and creative aspects of filmmaking.
Tasks:
- Assist with video editing and post-production
- Participate in external filming and manage equipment setup
- Support the production team during shoot preparation and on set
Required Skills:
- Basic knowledge or interest in video editing and film production
- Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced production environment
- Good organizational and communication skills
Studio Marco Lanza
Company Description:
Marco Lanza is a renowned Florentine photographer and visual artist with an extensive career marked by internationally recognized exhibitions and publications. His work blends powerful imagery with narrative depth, spanning photography and multimedia projects. Lanza’s collections include both historical and contemporary vernacular photographs, emphasizing cultural and historical storytelling through visual archives.
Job Description:
Interns assist in the archival research and management of vernacular photography collections, helping to catalog and analyze images, and supporting the curation of exhibitions and publications. This internship offers practical experience in photographic archival practices and cultural research.
Tasks:
- Organize and catalog historical and contemporary photographic archives
- Research cultural and historical contexts of photographs
- Write detailed descriptions and assist in curating content for exhibitions and publications
Required Skills:
- Interest in photography, history, and archival work
- Good research and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and ability to write clear, descriptive texts
Magenta Publishing
Company Description: Located in downtown Florence, Magenta Publishing offers a creative space for English-language interns in Florence. The company is the only one in the region owned and run by a professionally-accredited American journalist. Originally designed as a writer’s workshop, Magenta places emphasis on first-hand reporting as well as developing an intuition for the meaning and nuances of words.
Job Description: Work can center on the magazine Vista, Florence & Tuscany for those who would like to participate in and learn about producing a color magazine from start to finish. Month by Month is an ongoing project, and the first assignment is generally a short article for that publication before working up to longer articles that appear in Vista. Magenta interns have gone on to work at NBC, Newsweek, HarperCollins and DreamWorks. Others have done equally well, as the recipients of a Fulbright scholarship and a writing grant from Rolling Stone magazine.
Tasks:
- Create content for the Magenta website, Tuscan Trends site and partner site La Repubblica
- Attend press conferences
- Research for articles and conduct interviews
- Develop promotional content
- Create social media content
- Opportunities also in the areas of graphic design, photography, film, editing and podcast production
Required Skills and Equipment:
- Basic spoken Italian (preferred)
- Basic photographic and computer skills
- Digital camera with manual setting capabilities, large capacity memory card (32/64Gb)
- Large capacity external hard drive for storing work (not required but recommended)
Academic prerequisites: APH200.1 Introduction to Art Photography, or equivalent
Sound System Firenze
Company Description: Sound System Studio is a recording studio created in 2009 by Marco Cioni, a music lover and electric bass player. The recording studio has a musical club-like atmosphere and is an important place of reference for Florentine musicians. The studio boasts a high ratio between the quality of service and the prices, which are amongst the lowest in Florence.
Job Description: Interns at Sound System Firenze will assist in all aspects of technical recording and studio set up. Additionally, interns will attend to light secretarial management and social media.
Tasks:
- Setting up and taking down recording equipment
- Working with sound applications
- Controlling recording, amplifying, mixing and mic management
- Development of social media content
- Client scheduling and other secretarial duties
Required Skills and Equipment:
- Some Italian preferred
- Passion for music
- Some experience in music production/recording preferred
Academic prerequisites: APH200.1 Introduction to Art Photography, or equivalent
The Florentine
Company Description: The Florentine is a bi-weekly English-language newspaper published in Florence. It aims to help English-speaking visitors become better acquainted with the city of Florence and its surrounding communities. It reports on local and national Italian news and publishes an extensive list of current events in and around Florence.
Job Description: The intern will assist with as well as develop independently articles for The Florentine
Tasks:
- Conduct research for articles
- Conduct interviews for articles
- Write and edit articles of general interest for English-speaking residents and visitors to Florence
Required Skills and Equipment:
- Intermediate to advanced Italian
- Basic photographic and computer skills
- Digital camera with manual setting capabilities, large capacity memory card (32/64Gb)
- Large capacity external hard drive for storing work (not required but recommended)
Academic prerequisites: APH200.1 Introduction to Art Photography, or equivalent
Ovotondo
Company Description: The owner of Ovotondo is a Florentine paper artist whose studio is located in downtown Florence. She uses her imaginative skills to transform pieces of paper into colorful, creative works of art with the aid of simple tools such as a paper cutter, scissors, tweezers, and glue. Each handcrafted piece is unique.
Job Description: Interns will assist with promoting Ovotondo on social media and other online platforms.
Tasks:
• Writing
• Curating a newsletter
• Photographing and retouching photographic images
• Video editing and exporting in various formats for social media and website
Required Skills and Equipment:
• Some Italian preferred
• Basic photographic and computer skills
• Digital camera with manual setting capabilities, large capacity memory card (32/64Gb)
• Large capacity external hard drive for storing work (recommended)
Academic prerequisites:
• APH200.1 Introduction to Art Photography, or equivalent