About the role#
The Rockford Rivets are looking for a Photography Intern to join the team for the Summer 2027 season. This role offers hands-on experience in sports photography, content creation, and live event coverage. You will work closely with the marketing and social media director to produce visual content for the club. This internship runs from mid-May through late August and requires availability for all 36 home games, as well as additional events throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Capture photo content during gamedays, training sessions, community events, and sponsorship activations.
- Edit and deliver photos for social media, digital platforms, marketing materials, and in-stadium displays.
- Collaborate with the marketing and social media director to execute creative ideas.
- Maintain a consistent visual style that aligns with club branding.
- Organize, caption, and archive photo galleries and image files.
- Assist with player, staff, and promotional photo shoots.
- Work office and stadium hours on non-game days.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college degree program related to photography, communications, marketing, journalism, or media.
- Eligibility to receive college academic credit for this internship.
- Personal photography equipment, including a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a computer, and editing software.
- Proficiency with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar editing tools.
- Experience photographing sports, events, or live-action subjects.
- Experience producing short and long form videos.
- Strong understanding of composition, storytelling, and visual content creation.
- Ability to work on-site during regular office hours, nights, and weekends.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- A positive, team-first attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Rockford, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: This is an unpaid internship.
About Rockford Rivets
The Rockford Rivets operate as an expansion team within the Northwoods League. This summer collegiate baseball league focuses on the development of college players. The organization maintains a base in Loves Park, Illinois, and employs between 11 and 50 people. It functions as a privately held entity within the spectator sports industry.
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