What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Photography Intern (California Collegiate League) position at Arroyo Seco Saints Baseball Club, Inc?
About the job Sports Photography Intern (California Collegiate League)
Organization & Internship Background
The Arroyo Seco Saints, a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization, attracts elite college players, coaches, and college students seeking to gain experience in the sports industry to the greater Los Angeles area for the months of June and July. A proud member of the California Collegiate League and entering its 20th season of operation, the Saints strive to provide the finest collegiate summer baseball experience in the nation. Learn by doing! Photography interns will be key players in advancing our mission. You will spend the summer gaining valuable experience in the sports industry, building your resume and career portfolio, and learning through mentoring, networking, and training.
Location
Home Stadium : Jackie Robinson Memorial Field (Pasadena, California)
Located 10 minutes north of Los Angeles, adjacent to the world-famous Rose Bowl Stadium.
Opponent locations : Throughout the state of California.
Team Photographer Responsibilities
Overall
Capture images and be a visual storyteller and photojournalist. Imagery should summarize a major play, game, season, and the true essence of the Arroyo Seco Saints collegiate summer baseball experience.Create a photographic history of the 2024 Saints season.Specifically capture :
Images to be used for in-game and program-wide marketing opportunities : Saints website, Saints social media platforms, California Collegiate League (CCL) website, and other platforms.Numerous action shots of each player throughout the season.Shots to be used in End of The Season Player Evaluations distributed to college coaches, baseball scouts and members of the baseball community.Coordinate headshots and creative shots of each member of the organization. Organize a program photo, and group photos of players, coaches, staff and interns.On a daily and game by game basis, edit, label and upload photos to the Saints website, internal management platform, and social media accounts.Work closely with Saints staff and fellow interns to produce compelling in-game and marketing content (lead photos for website game recaps, photo galleries, social media etc.). Maintain the Saints brand integrity in all elements.Other duties as assigned.Requirements
Possess a passion and proficiency for sports photography and photojournalism.Pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in a related major.Represent the Arroyo Seco Saints exhibiting a high-level of professionalism at all times.Photography equipment and computer for editing.Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.Upbeat and friendly attitude.Excellent organizational skills. Self-motivated and detail oriented.Work proactively and possess creative problem-solving skills.A team player with a get it done work ethic. Be deadline driven.Comfortable working in groups to produce multimedia.Ability to capture 200-300 photos per game. Select and sort best imagery.Notes & Time Commitments
The position is eligible as a college credit internship. Applicants not in need of credit may still apply.All intern staff will be required to participate (in-person or by conference call) in an introductory meeting in late May.Hours Will Vary. Game Days are typically 1 : 00-10 : 00 p.m. Non-game days are on an as-needed basis.Some remote hours will be required to complete tasks within allotted time frames.All interns will be required to commit for the duration of the season(exceptions for varying school start / stop dates will be reviewed on an individual basis).The term of the season can include up to two (2) weeks prior and two (2) weeks after the beginning and ending of the game schedule.The Saints college summer season runs June to early August.Ability to begin remote work before the season begins is a plus.
