Position: Photo & Digital Asset Management (DAM) Intern - CLTFC
Department: Creative / Marketing
Reporting Relationship: Photography Coordinator
Status: Intern/Full-Time (Non-exempt)
Duration: Temporary - Runs through the end of the 2025 Charlotte FC season, to include potential playoffs.
About Charlotte FC
Charlotte Football Club is the Major League Soccer Club in the Carolinas. The Club's mission is to be a unifying force that is bigger than one city and encourage a sense of belonging through a progressive, collective, and ambitious approach that guides efforts on and off the pitch. CLTFC is committed to driving growth through the sport and community outreach. Charlotte FC is owned by David Tepper and is a part of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, which also includes Bank of America Stadium and the Carolina Panthers. For more information, visit CharlotteFootballClub.com.
Position Summary
Charlotte Football Club is seeking a dedicated Photo & DAM 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 a Major League Soccer team and it's MLS NEXT Pro and Academy Teams. 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 Photography Coordinator.
Primary Responsibilities
* Assist in managing Charlotte FC's 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 Charlotte FC organization.
* Assist with photographing Charlotte Football Club Academy teams, and second team (Crown Legacy FC - as needed), community & marketing events, and other projects as assigned to tell the Charlotte FC 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 Charlotte FC's content team.
* Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
* Occasionally assist in First Team 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 1 year 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 asks 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 Canon camera systems and Photoshelter
* Experience shooting soccer or knowledge of the sport of soccer.
* 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.
Charlotte FC is 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.
Charlotte FC
Dec 17, 2024