What are the responsibilities and job description for the Game Day Photography Internship position at Grand Rapids Gold?
Title: Game Day Photography Intern
Supervision: Sam Iannamico
Areas of Focus:
- Capture photos of fan engagement, hospitality areas and promotions
- Game photography when tasks are complete
- Attend community events as necessary / upon availability
Length of Internship:
- October 2024 – March 2025, with the option to extend through the 2025 playoff run
(Terms and conditions of internship may be adjusted at any time)
Hours: GAME NIGHTS ONLY (24 Home Games)
Compensation: Unpaid Internship
Requirements, Skills and Abilities:
- Current college student working toward a degree in photography, or related field
- Must use own photography equipment / computer / editing software
- Be present at the arena prior, during, and after game completion
- Basketball knowledge and interest working in sports media
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work all home games (including weekends and holiday games)
- Experience using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Extremely outgoing personality; comfortable starting conversations with fans
- Creative and detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service orientation, as well as presenting a professional presence
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Capture pictures in hospitality-based areas and promotions on game nights
- Photograph fans of all ages entering the arena and during the game
- Assist team photographer with photo shoots/community events as needed (if available)
- Help our partnership department in photography for needs of marketing and corporate sponsorships
- Edit and upload photos to teams Google Drive account no more than 24 hours following a game
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this internship. While performing the duties of this job, the intern is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others, able to stand for long periods of time and be at certain locations within the arena when needed. Lift or carry equipment weighing 30 lbs.