What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio/Product photographer Intern position at JonnyPops?
Who We Are
At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.
Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.
Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.
Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!”
Job Summary
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, creative Photography Intern to join our in-house Creative Team this summer. In this role, you’ll help grow our brand’s image library by capturing campaign-quality photos of our frozen treats, people, and props for use across press, packaging, PDPs, web, print, and more. You’ll gain hands-on experience in studio and lifestyle photography, working directly with our Creative Director to create high-quality, cohesive visual assets that represent the heart of our brand.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Food Safety Responsibilities
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At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.
Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.
Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.
Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!”
Job Summary
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, creative Photography Intern to join our in-house Creative Team this summer. In this role, you’ll help grow our brand’s image library by capturing campaign-quality photos of our frozen treats, people, and props for use across press, packaging, PDPs, web, print, and more. You’ll gain hands-on experience in studio and lifestyle photography, working directly with our Creative Director to create high-quality, cohesive visual assets that represent the heart of our brand.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Capture high-quality, campaign-style photography of products, still life, and lifestyle moments for use across multiple channels (press, PDPs, website, print, and digital)
- Assist in planning and executing photoshoots, including lighting setup, composition, and prop styling
- Edit and retouch images to meet brand and publication standards
- Organize and catalog photo assets for easy internal use across teams
- Collaborate with the Creative Director to develop visual concepts that align with brand identity and seasonal campaigns
- Maintain consistency in lighting, color, and tone across all images to ensure a cohesive brand look
Food Safety Responsibilities
- Follow hygienic practices when handling any food items, e.g. for donations
- Clearly reflect food safety and quality as part of the JP brand, when planning and executing projects, and while interacting with relevant external stakeholders
- Ability to work in office out of both of our locations: Elk River, MN & Plymouth, MN
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in photography, or a related field
- Proficient with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and comfortable shooting in both studio and natural light
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Lightroom and Photoshop)
- Strong understanding of composition, color, and storytelling through imagery
- Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable taking creative direction
- Bonus: Experience shooting CPG, food, or product photography
- Rising Senior/Graduating in 2026
- Preferred Majors, degree in photography, or a related field
- Previous Photography experience with still products
- Driver’s License required! Ability to drive personal vehicle throughout the Twin Cities and to both of the JonnyPops Office Locations in Plymouth and Elk River, Minnesota. The home base for this internship will be in Plymouth, Minnesota, but driving to Elk River will be expected whenever needed.
- Must be comfortable driving the company truck (Silverado).
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- DCFSA
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- FTO/PTO
- EAP Programs
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- Sick & Safe Leave
- 401k
- Company Sponsored Meal Plan
- Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions
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