Photography Intern - Fall 2026

Photography Intern

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.
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
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.