What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video & Photography Internship position at River Light FC?
Job Title: Photography & Video Intern
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Aurora, IL
Duration: May -August 2025
Salary/Position: Unpaid Internship
Reports To: General Manager
Location: Aurora, IL
Duration: May -August 2025
Salary/Position: Unpaid Internship
Position Summary:
The Photography & Video Intern will assist with capturing high-quality photos and video content for River Light FC. The intern will play a key role in documenting games, practices, and behind-the-scenes moments, while also contributing to social media, marketing campaigns, and fan engagement efforts. This is a great opportunity for a student looking to build a portfolio and gain experience in sports media production.
The Photography & Video Intern will assist with capturing high-quality photos and video content for River Light FC. The intern will play a key role in documenting games, practices, and behind-the-scenes moments, while also contributing to social media, marketing campaigns, and fan engagement efforts. This is a great opportunity for a student looking to build a portfolio and gain experience in sports media production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Game Day Photography: Capture live-action photos during home games, including in-game shots, fan engagement, and special events. Assist with pre-game and post-game photography for social media and marketing use.
- Video Content Creation: Film and edit video content for various platforms, including highlights, player interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, promotional videos, and fan engagement content.
- Event Coverage: Document team-related events, such as community outreach programs, press conferences, and fan meet-and-greet sessions, capturing both photo and video content.
- Post-Production Editing: Edit photos and videos for use on social media, the team website, and other marketing materials. Ensure timely delivery of content for specific campaigns, gameday promotions, and other events.
- Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and social media teams to develop visually engaging content that aligns with the team’s branding and promotional goals.
- Fan Engagement: Help capture candid moments of fan interactions, creating content for digital campaigns that enhance fan experience and engagement.
- Player Profiles & Features: Create video and photo features that highlight players’ personalities, game day routines, and off-the-field activities for marketing purposes.
- B-Roll & Archival Footage: Capture and maintain a library of B-roll footage and high-quality photos that can be used for future video projects, marketing materials, and sponsorship activations.
- Equipment Management: Assist with setting up, maintaining, and organizing photography and video equipment on game days and at events.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Photography, Film, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Proficiency in using DSLR or mirrorless cameras for both photography and video.
- Experience with editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, or Lightroom.
- A strong eye for visual composition and storytelling through both photos and video.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines, especially on game days.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Passion for sports, particularly soccer, and interest in working within the sports industry.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the game and event schedule.
- Experience in live event videography or sports photography is a plus but not required.
Portfolio Requirement:
Candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing photography and/or video work with their application.
Candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing photography and/or video work with their application.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in sports photography and video production.
- Opportunities to build a professional portfolio, with work featured on the team’s social media, website, and marketing materials.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the sports and media industries.
- Complimentary tickets to games and events.
- Potential for academic credit (depending on your educational institution’s requirements).
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
