Intern - Photography

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

The Photography Intern is responsible for assisting with the management of all photo content for the Tampa Bay Rays. This includes assisting the team photographer in tagging and organization of photo libraries and serving as the secondary game day photographer. This role will also assist the team photographer in covering non-baseball events such as community appearances and other team initiatives as needed.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a link to a digital portfolio of your photos and/or videos. You may include the link in a document when you upload your required application materials if not already in your resume.

Essential Functions:
• Assist with the organization of all internal and external photography
• Be available to photograph all Rays events (baseball and non-baseball) to include; spring training, community events, corporate partnerships functions and other outside events as determined by organization
• Assist team photographer in maintaining and overseeing digital photo archiving system. Work with the Creative Director to ensure photo archiving system is primary resource for all special events and marketing photo assets
• Assist team photographer in providing shot lists and photo direction for key publications and campaigns
• Provide overflow support to creative services department (may include shooting video in limited situations)

Qualifications and Skills
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photomechanic, and Photoshelter's Libris
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong personal and communication skills
• Schedule flexibility, including nights and weekends
• Ability to stay organized
• Strong drive to self-motivate
• Understanding of creative process and willingness to collaborate with Creative Services team members

Education
and/or Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or intensive certificate program in photography
• One year (or equivalent) of professional photography experience, specializing in sports and entertainment
• Experience with photo shoots from concept to completion

All offers contingent on satisfactory background check