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About the Role
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Photography & Digitization Intern to support the digitization of the Museum’s 2D and 3D collections for Summer 2026. This role offers valuable hands-on experience with photography equipment, digital imaging workflows, and museum collections.
Responsibilities
- Support the digitization and scanning of collection materials, including photographic negatives, transparencies, and museum objects.
- Prepare and process high-resolution digital images for use in ROM’s digital archives, online collections, and related platforms.
- Assist with image editing, colour correction, cropping, and digital image optimization using professional imaging software.
- Support the organization and preparation of digital assets for ROM’s digital asset management systems (DAM).
- Assist the Senior Photographer with photography projects and visual content production supporting departments across the Museum.
- Help maintain studio photography equipment, copy stands, lighting setups, and digital imaging workspaces.
- Contribute to accurate file management, image organization, and digitization workflows.
- Support initiatives that improve digital access to ROM’s collections in art, culture, nature, and science.
Requirements
- Completion of at least one year of post-secondary studies in Photography, Media Production, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Museum Studies, or a related field.
- Interest in photography, digitization, cultural heritage preservation, or museum collections.
- Familiarity with digital photography workflows and image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, or similar applications.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work carefully with digital files and delicate collection materials.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage assigned tasks independently.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with digital asset management systems, studio photography, or scanning workflows is considered an asset.
- Experience handling artwork, artefacts, archival materials, or delicate objects is considered an asset.
- Interest in art, culture, nature, science, or museum work is strongly encouraged.
- Applicants must meet the Ontario Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program's eligibility requirements, including being legally entitled to work in Canada and eligible to participate in the SEO program at the time of hire.
Skills
- Photography
- Digitization
- Digital Imaging
- Image Editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Capture One
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Digital Asset Management Systems
- Studio Photography
- Scanning Workflows
- Handling Artwork
- Handling Artefacts
- Handling Archival Materials
- Handling Delicate Objects
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Full-time Contract
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Post-secondary studies (at least one year completed)
Salary/Compensations
- $17.60 per hour
About the Company
- Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's most-visited museum, welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually and ranking among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America.
- ROM is dedicated to building and sharing global collections, sharing knowledge, inspiring learning, and fostering community engagement.
- As a globally recognized field research institute, ROM houses an impressive collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens, showcased in over 40 galleries and exhibition spaces.
- ROM is committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.
- ROM is working toward its goals to transform and evolve as one of the world’s foremost 21st-century museums.
Equal Opportunity
- At ROM, we embrace diversity in our exhibits, communities, and teams. We encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and those who can further diversify our ideas.
- We are committed to equitable employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
- We welcome and accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the selection process. Please contact us at careers@rom.on.ca for assistance.