What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photographer/Videographer Intern position at Orlando Pirates?
Who we are: The Orlando Pirates are a professional football team that competes in the Indoor Football League. Going into our 9th year as an organization, the Orlando Pirates have made multiple title game appearances and won the IFL Championship in 2021. The Orlando Pirates play during the spring/summer and are looking to add Photographer/Videographer Interns in our quest for another championship.
Position Overview:
The Photographer/Videographer Intern will play an integral role in capturing and creating visual content for the Orlando Pirates throughout the season. This position provides hands-on experience in professional indoor football by assisting with photography, videography, game-day coverage, social media content, and creative projects. The ideal candidate is creative, dependable, eager to learn, and passionate about pursuing a career in sports photography, videography, or digital media. Interns will work closely with the marketing and creative team, players, coaches, and game-day staff to capture the moments and stories that showcase the Orlando Pirates both on and off the field.
This internship offers valuable exposure to the creative side of a professional football organization and provides practical experience in capturing, editing, and organizing photo and video content. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, game-day environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines, and taking initiative to find creative ways to tell the Pirates’ story and connect with fans.
This internship offers valuable exposure to the creative side of a professional football organization and provides practical experience in capturing, editing, and organizing photo and video content. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, game-day environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines, and taking initiative to find creative ways to tell the Pirates’ story and connect with fans.
Responsibilities:
- Capture high-quality photography and vertical video content during Orlando Pirates home games, practices, team events, and community appearances.
- Photograph players, coaches, fans, mascots, promotional events, theme nights, and other game-day experiences.
- Create engaging photo selections and social content that showcase the Pirates’ players, fans, personality, and brand.
- Assist with content for theme nights, promotions, giveaways, and special events throughout the season.
- Edit and organize photography and digital media assets for use across social media and marketing.
- Maintain an organized archive of photos, videos, and other creative content throughout the season.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to edit photos/videos quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with all major social media platforms, including Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok.
- Knowledge of camera equipment (DSLR, mirrorless, and/or video cameras), knowledge with Lavalier microphones/audio, experience with Adobe Create Suite (Premier Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects is a plus)
- Maintain a professional and positive representation of the organization when interacting with players, coaches, sponsors, and fans.
- Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the team schedule.
- Must possess reliable transportation to and from practices, games, and team events.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
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.