Pittsburgh Penguins

Reports to: Senior Manager, Creative Services / Team Photographers
Based at: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently seeking a photography intern from January 2025 – April 2025. The game night photography intern will assist the team photographers with setup, photo editing, fulfillment of requests and archiving of game night photography. Interns must be registered for academic credit.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Assist photographers with setup of equipment on Penguins home game nights
Photograph fan and sponsorship elements on game nights.
Other game day and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Crop, caption, tone and apply metadata to photos, and assist with maintenance of photo archive.
As needed, assist team photographers with setup and photo shoots, plus carrying equipment and extra gear.
Participation in Penguins Intern Program activities including a Group Project and presentation.  

Candidates should possess the following qualifications: 
Pursuing a degree in photography, or related field
Required: Must have completed sophomore year 
Proficiency with Adobe Bridge, Adobe Photoshop and Photo Mechanic.
Photography and photo editing experience.
Proficiency in photography techniques including lighting and camera positioning.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism within a sports team environment and in media work zones.
General knowledge of hockey terminology for captioning images.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends based on the Penguins schedule of home games
Ability to travel to various locations within the community, if needed, for other events
 
Intern must be entering their junior or senior year in college and must take the internship for credit during the 2025 spring session.  The internship is unpaid.   

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.

Job Questions:
1. YES/NO: Are you pursuing a photography or related degree?
2. If YES, please describe your photography experience so far in school.
3. Please provide a link to a portfolio of your work.
4. YES/NO: I have local housing available in Pittsburgh.
5. YES/NO: I am a current junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in a college or university, and I will receive college credit for this internship.
6. YES/NO: I have access to Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign through the Adobe Creative Suite.

Game Night Photography Internship (Spring 2025)

Pittsburgh Penguins

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