What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photography Intern - Fall 2026 position at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC?
Photography Intern
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC & Pittsburgh Riveters SC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC & Pittsburgh Riveters SC
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Term: Fall Internship
Status: Part-time, unpaid (must be eligible to receive college academic credit)
Term: Fall Internship
Status: Part-time, unpaid (must be eligible to receive college academic credit)
About the Clubs
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Pittsburgh Riveters SC are committed to excellence on and off the field, representing the city of Pittsburgh with pride, passion, and community connection. Through dynamic visual storytelling, the clubs create engaging content that brings fans closer to the players, matchday atmosphere, and the culture surrounding soccer in Pittsburgh.
Position Overview
The Photography Intern will assist in capturing and producing engaging photo content for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Riveters throughout the fall. This role is ideal for a creative and motivated student looking to gain hands-on experience in sports photography, content creation, and live event coverage within a professional sports environment.
Please note: This internship is unpaid, and candidates must be actively enrolled in a college or university program that allows them to receive academic credit for the internship.
Responsibilities
- Capture photo content during matchdays, training sessions, community events, and club activations
- Edit and deliver photos for use across social media, digital platforms, marketing materials, and in-stadium displays
- Collaborate with the marketing and communications teams to execute creative content ideas and meet deadlines
- Help maintain a consistent visual style aligned with club branding
- Organize, caption, and archive photo galleries and image files
- Assist with player, staff, and promotional photo shoots as needed
Qualifications
- Current college student pursuing a degree in photography, communications, marketing, journalism, media, or a related field
- Access to personal photography equipment, including a DSLR or mirrorless camera and editing-capable computer, is required
- Eligible to receive college academic credit for the internship
- Experience photographing sports, events, or live-action subjects
- Proficiency with Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, or similar photo editing software
- Ability to work on-site during regular office hours, as well as nights, weekends, and matchdays
- Strong understanding of composition, storytelling, and visual content creation
- Experience in a fast-paced environment such as sports, news, or live events is a plus
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, professional, and comfortable working around athletes, staff, and fans
What You'll Gain
- Real-world experience with a professional sports organization
- Hands-on opportunities in sports photography and content creation
- Portfolio-building work published across club platforms
- Mentorship from experienced marketing and media professionals
- Academic credit through your college or university program
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume, brief cover letter, and a portfolio or samples of relevant photography work.
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.