About the role#
The Director of Videography supports the Sanford Mainers social and strategy team. You will help build our brand image by capturing video content throughout the summer season. This is a full-time, paid internship that requires travel with the team for both home and away games.
What you'll do#
- Travel with the team to capture game action, fan interactions, and candid moments.
- Attend all team-hosted community events.
- Organize and archive all video footage after events.
- Collaborate with the Director of Photography & Creative on social media content and video features.
- Coordinate with the Director of Broadcasting & Media and league staff to provide requested video assets.
What you'll need#
- Experience shooting live sports and editing video, preferably using the Adobe Suite.
- Your own equipment, including a high-speed camera capable of 1080p and 60fps recording.
- A 75-300mm lens, though a 70-200mm lens is preferred.
- Ability to adapt quickly and work with attention to detail.
- Proactive approach to suggesting creative shots and content ideas.
- Availability from June 1 to August 15.
- Pursuing a degree in Media Studies, Graphic Design, or Communications.
Location & details#
- Location: Sanford, Maine.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Housing: The team assists with host family arrangements when possible.
- Equipment: The team provides support items like SD cards and flash drives as needed.
About Sanford Mainers
The Sanford Mainers are a non-profit baseball organization based in Sanford, Maine. Established in 2001, the team competes in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The organization manages a 44-game summer schedule and supports player development for collegiate athletes from across the country. It operates with a small staff and a volunteer board of directors.
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