Photography - HBCU Fellows Program

Photography - HBCU Fellows Program

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Atlanta Falcons and Wells Fargo are dedicated to leveling the playing field for HBCU students interested in kicking off careers in sports and entertainment. Together, with Atlanta's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), we're excited to move the future of these industries FORWARD. Fellows will be chosen to represent each of the following schools : Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College. Fellows will be selected by the Atlanta Falcons to work within a variety of departments including Brand Marketing, External Communications, Graphic Design, Community Relations and Engagement, Content Production, Stadium Production, Live Events and Entertainment, and Sports Technology.

ABOUT AMB SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT (AMBSE)

AMB Sports & Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer's Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive GC, and PGA TOUR Superstore. ABOUT THE ATLANTA FALCONS The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team's headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons' NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank's leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League's premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit and follow @AtlantaFalcons.

WHO WE ARE

We use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star. If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself. We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment. We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallest need for improvement, stand up for convictions, and genuinely own our responsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATES

Actively Listen - Take an active role in listening by being present in the moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding. When we read between the lines and hear what others are saying and what they are not saying, we encounter amazing opportunities to go the extra mile in serving them.

Collaborate - Realize that we are better together than we are alone. We achieve much better results when others have the opportunity to add their diverse perspectives. Be open to feedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve.

Engage in Servant Leadership - Put others ahead of yourself even when it's difficult. Find opportunities to lead by example in the way you pitch in and help others. Giving back to others is at the heart of what we do.

Build Relationships - Cultivate trust in relationships by showing respect and sensitivity. Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve.

Own Results - Own issues you encounter even when they are outside of your area of responsibility by taking action or seeking out the needed resolution. You are empowered and expected to take risks aimed at exceeding the expectations of our guests. Take advantage of this rare opportunity by utilizing available resources.

DEPARTMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Atlanta Falcons Photography Fellow will be responsible for assisting in day-today photography operations, administration, and imaging needs for the Atlanta Falcons. In this position, the candidate will shadow the Photography Team and learn how we shape and organize the visual storytelling of the team as well as maintaining our digital asset library.

Photography typically includes wide range of skills, including : Experience with still photography and post processing skillsUnderstanding of sports action, lifestyle and portrait photographyExperience with Adobe Lightroom, Photo Mechanic, Photoshop and Mac operating systems a plus.Knowledge of DSLR and mirrorless camera systemsPreferred knowledge of metadata and how it effects the user experience when searching for an assetPossess excellent organizational, interpersonal and customer service skillsMaintain exceptional written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate to all levelsAttention to detail and ability to focus on one task for an extended period of time This position is based full-time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA with occasional travel to Atlanta Falcons Training Camp in Flowery Branch, GA.Anticipate one day at Mercedes Benz Stadium and one day at Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, GA. Candidates must have the ability to commute to both facilities.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Must be a rising Sophomore - Senior, all majors are welcome to applyCommitment up to 20-hour work week with availability to work irregular hours, and potentially nights and weekends (game days)Recent college focus in Photography, Photojournalism, Visual Communication, or related fieldPossess a high level of interest in working in a fast-paced, sports-centered environment

• 1-2 years of related work or volunteer experienceA portfolio of applicable and relevant photography examplesA portfolio of visual work that represents a diverse, creative skill setDemonstrated career interest in Sports and EntertainmentEmbody our core values (Put People First, Include Everyone, Lead by Example, Listen and Respond, Give Back to Others, and Innovate Continuously), academic excellence and extracurricular leadershipMust be enrolled full-time at an Atlanta-based HBCU program at the time of the assignment (Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, or Morris Brown College)Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent residentMust have access to reliable transportation.