A young startup in Lisbon, Portugal is looking for a Photographer and/or Videographer Intern (preferably both) to capture the events of two brands: Meetball and StarKid Universe. The Erasmus+ traineeship starts on 04 January 2027, offers direct mentoring from the founder and is open to international candidates, as the company provides the documents needed to host you. Applications close on 20 December 2026 (Brussels time). At Youth Works Hub, we went through the whole offer so you know what the role asks for before you build your portfolio package.
A Startup with Two Brands
The host is Meetball LDA, an Art & Culture startup based in Ribamar Santo Isodoro, Portugal, with a team in Lisbon and another in Ljubljana (Slovenia). It currently works on two brands:
🤝 Meetball: a place where people help each other. Through events and an AI-native app, it turns strangers into allies and helps people find the others.
🧘 StarKid Universe: mental health education for children and parents, built around mindfulness. So far it has guided more than 11,000 children and families, neurotypical and neurodiverse.
What You Will Do as Photographer and/or Videographer
You capture the events of both brands, from Meetball gatherings to StarKid meditation events. Your tasks:
🎈 Help set up the ambience for events.
📷 Capture events in photos and/or video.
🗣️ Work with the founder to frame messages for the public.
🎞️ Edit and deliver photos and videos for the websites and social media.
What You Get
🚀 Real responsibility in a startup at launch, not busywork.
👩🏫 Direct mentoring from the founder.
🖼️ Published work for your portfolio, across 2 brands.
🤖 Hands-on experience in an AI-native startup.
📝 A great reference letter at the end.
The Offer at a Glance
📍 Location: Lisbon, Portugal
⏳ Duration: 6 months (preferred duration 6 months, dates are flexible)
🚀 Expected starting date: 04 January 2027
🕘 Schedule: full time, 40 hours per week
🎓 Type: traineeship during studies
🇪🇺 Programme: Erasmus+ traineeship
🏠 Benefits: learning courses and training assistance, partial remote work
Fields Covered
🎥 Audio-visual techniques and media production
🎨 Fine arts
📰 Journalism and reporting
📣 Marketing and advertising
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Who Can Apply: Study Levels and Requirements
The offer is open to students at these levels:
📘 Bachelor (EQF 6)
📗 Master (EQF 7)
Other requirements listed by the company:
🏅 Erasmus+ internship grant.
📁 A portfolio of previous photo and/or video work.
✂️ Editing skills for photo and/or video.
🎒 Your own camera equipment is a big plus (the company has some as well).
🙌 Openness to feedback, reliability and work ethic.
Skills and Tools
🎚️ Operating audio-visual equipment
💻 Using digital tools for content creation and processing sound and images
🖌️ Digital design
🗓️ Planning events and programmes
🔧 Tool: Adobe Photoshop
Language
The working language is English.
Selection Is Based on Your Portfolio
The company chooses interns based on previous work, so a portfolio is part of the application. Choose pieces that show both photo and video if you can, since the team prefers someone who does both. Our guide to common Erasmus+ application mistakes lists what to avoid before you submit.
Visa and Work Authorisation Support
International candidates are welcome. The company states that it can host them and will provide the necessary documentation, for example a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
This Is an Unpaid Traineeship
The offer is listed as an unpaid traineeship under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme, and an Erasmus+ internship grant is listed among the requirements. To understand how funded traineeships work, read our guide to paid internships abroad, and browse more placements in the internship listings on Youth Works Hub.
How to Apply
Only applicants who fill out the company's application form are considered. Add your portfolio of previous photo and/or video work. The form link is in the Links section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Meetball and StarKid Universe internship in Lisbon involve?
You capture events of both brands in photos and/or video, help set up the ambience, work with the founder to frame messages and edit and deliver content for websites and social media.
Do I need to do both photography and videography?
The company prefers both, but the role is open to a Photographer and/or Videographer.
When does the internship start and how long is it?
The expected starting date is 04 January 2027. The preferred duration is 6 months, full time at 40 hours per week, and the dates are flexible.
Is the internship paid?
No. It is listed as an unpaid traineeship, and an Erasmus+ internship grant is listed among the requirements.
Do I need my own equipment?
Your own camera equipment is a big plus, and the company has some equipment as well.
Can international candidates apply?
Yes. The company can host international candidates and provides the necessary documentation, such as a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
Which study levels can apply?
Students at Bachelor (EQF 6) and Master (EQF 7) level.
How are interns chosen?
Interns are chosen based on previous work, so you need to add your portfolio. Only applicants who fill out the application form are considered.
Deadline
⏳ 20 December 2026
Links
📝 Application form: https://forms.gle/m2ChTWHo3PVZZSDg8
🌐 Meetball website: https://www.meetball.fun
