What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photography Intern position at Rockford Rivets?
The Rockford Rivets are seeking a qualified individual to join the team as a Photography Intern for the 2025 season. This position is an internship providing hands-on experience in collegiate sports. The Photography intern will work closely with the social media team and should be available for all home games, along with any additional events assigned throughout the season. The photography intern will report directly to the Director of Marketing. This summer internship program runs from mid-May to late August. All interns must be available for each home game (36), along with any additional events assigned throughout the season.
Responsibilities Include:
- Formal training in photography and storytelling
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Lighting knowledge
- Possess great creativity, problem solving skills and excellent time management
- Able to gather content and quickly turn it around to provide content for game days
- Ability to oversee multiple projects from start to finish and meet deadlines
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Pursuing or have a degree in photogrpahy, media, marketing, journalism, communications, or related fields
- Requires ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Comfortable with working with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites
- Experience producing short and long form videos
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to collaborate in a creative environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an attention to detail
- Must bring own camera equipment
- Some baseball experience is preferred, but not required.
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.
