About the role#
The Nashville Sports Council is looking for a photographer to cover the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl. This role focuses on documenting the college football postseason featuring teams from the SEC and Big Ten conferences. You will work on-site in Nashville for a four-day period during Winter 2027.
What you'll do#
- Photograph live gameplay, behind-the-scenes moments, team interactions, fan experiences, and branded activations.
- Tell the story of the event through thoughtful photography.
- Anticipate key plays and moments by using your knowledge of football strategy.
- Maintain high visual standards and brand alignment.
- Operate your own professional-level camera equipment.
- Provide real-time image selects for web and social media use.
- Deliver a full edited gallery on the agreed post-event timeline.
- Navigate the venue and manage your own workflow independently.
- Coordinate with social and content teams to provide specific images for sponsors and media needs.
What you'll need#
- Strong knowledge of SEC and Big Ten Conference football.
- Proficiency with your own professional camera equipment.
- Experience photographing live sports events.
- A portfolio of prior sports content.
- A strong eye for detail, lighting, framing, and composition.
- Ability to think creatively and adapt to changing conditions.
- Efficient and organized editing skills for final asset delivery.
- Availability for the full duration of game day and the preceding week of events.
- Ability to work long hours on your feet in a busy environment.
- Pursuing or holding a degree in Communications, Journalism, or Media Studies.
Location & details#
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- This is an unpaid internship position.
About Nashville Sports Council
The Nashville Sports Council is a non-profit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1992, it promotes professional and amateur sporting events to support the local economy. The group functions as a community resource by recruiting and hosting events that attract visitors to the region. It maintains a membership base of individual and corporate supporters.
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