Pros
I’m not sure what would have happened if I stuck around, but I did find that it expanded my interest in fine art photography.
Cons
Editor-In-Chief has really high expectations for unpaid students. Staff meetings are high pressure, but only because the Editor can be critical. Be prepared with backup story ideas, but also be prepared to have them shot down. It can feel like you’re walking on eggshells at times when Editor is upset. I’ve worked many jobs, and I promise there are better bosses/mentors out there. The credibility you might gain from this I don’t think is worth the exploitation or the stress.