Position: Intern, Photography and Digital Asset Management Department: Content (Creative) Level: Intern Reporting Relationship: Team Photographer Status: Part-Time Position Overview The Carolina Panthers are seeking a dedicated Photo & Digital Asset Management Intern with a working knowledge of photographing, editing, and archiving images. This internship will provide an opportunity for a student or an individual who has recently graduated to gain practical experience working in a creative department and with the front office business operations of an NFL Club. The Photo & DAM Intern will work closely with the content team (graphic design, social, web/app, and video teams) and Creative Director on a day-to-day basis, and report to the Team Photographer. Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in managing the Panthers' photo archive and backup systems for internal photo team, freelancers, and external vendors, including meticulously editing, tagging, captioning, & cataloging with excellent attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to edit and provide efficient delivery of images in a timely effective manner during and post-event to content team, players, and the entire Panthers organization.
- Assist with photographing practice, community & marketing events, and other projects as assigned to tell the Panthers' story and meet business objectives through photography.
- Manage collections of photos and proactively update them; view, select, and pull photo requests and circulate links as asked.
- Create, collaborate and contribute photography content and ideas for with Panther's content team.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- Occasionally assist in Game Day photography operations if needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently working towards an undergraduate degree or recently graduated with a degree in a content-related field.
- Basic knowledge of camera systems and fundamental techniques (i.e. composition, manual settings, editing)
- At least 2 years of experience creating photos and must submit a relevant portfolio of self-captured and edited images.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of professionalism, delivering tasks promptly.
- Must maintain complete confidentiality of privileged and/or sensitive information.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have a valid US Driver's license
- Must pass pre-employment screens.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with photo-editing via Adobe Suite (Lightroom, Camera Raw, Photoshop etc.).
- Familiarity with Sony camera systems and Photoshelter
- Experience shooting sports or knowledge of the National Football League
- Knowledge of proper lighting and studio set construction
Skills for Success
- Enthusiasm and passion for sports action, lifestyle, and portrait photography.
- Must have excellent professionalism, organization, and communication skills
- Willingness to learn and be open to feedback and constructive critique.
- Works well under pressure and with various types of people while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Must be a reliable team player with the ability to prioritize workloads and efficiently manage time and tasks.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to remain standing/walking for up to 8 hours.
- Ability to climb stairs.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, and endure weather conditions, including rain, wind, high and low temperatures, etc.
- Must be able to work in non-traditional settings, and work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
The Carolina Panthers are an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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