Fall 2026 Digital Photography Intern

Position Title:

Fall Digital Photography Intern

Location:

Paterson, NJ / Hybrid

Department:

Marketing

Duration:

Fall (August–January)

Compensation:

Unpaid (For College Credits)

About The Role
The New York Cosmos and New Jersey Jackals are seeking a passionate and motivated Digital Photography Intern to join our Creative & Marketing team. This internship is ideal for students interested in Photography, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Marketing, or Fine Arts who are looking to gain real-world experience in professional sports.

As a Digital Photography Intern, you'll gain hands‑on experience capturing the excitement of professional soccer and baseball through game‑day photography, community events, merchandise launches, and behind‑the‑scenes storytelling. Working alongside our Creative team, you'll create visual content used across social media, websites, digital marketing campaigns, merchandise promotions, and team publications while building a professional sports photography portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Capture live game action during New York Cosmos and New Jersey Jackals home games

Photograph pregame, in‑game, and postgame moments including fan experiences, player interactions, celebrations, and special events

Assist with photography for merchandise launches, product drops, and e‑commerce campaigns

Capture lifestyle and promotional photography featuring new apparel, collectibles, and retail products

Photograph community appearances, youth programs, sponsor activations, and special events throughout the season

Assist with media day photography, player portraits, and promotional content shoots

Edit and organize photography for quick turnaround across digital and social media platforms

Collaborate with the Creative, Marketing, Merchandise, and Social Media teams to develop engaging visual content

Maintain organized photo archives and assist with asset management

Support creative brainstorming sessions for seasonal campaigns, theme nights, and promotional initiatives

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Photography, Digital Media, Visual Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field

Experience using DSLR or mirrorless cameras with a strong understanding of photography fundamentals

Basic proficiency with Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop (or comparable editing software)

Strong eye for composition, lighting, storytelling, and detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and home games as needed

Must provide your own camera equipment and editing laptop/software

Passion for sports, photography, and visual storytelling

Nice to Have

Experience photographing live sporting events or action photography

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Mechanic, or similar workflow software

Experience shooting product photography and lifestyle content

Knowledge of social media content creation and digital storytelling

Experience with studio lighting or environmental portrait photography

Interest in sports marketing, branding, and creative production

What You’ll Learn

How professional sports photographers capture live game action under real‑time deadlines

Best practices for photographing professional soccer, baseball, community events, and live entertainment

Hands‑on experience creating professional merchandise photography for apparel launches, product drops, and Shopify e‑commerce campaigns

How visual storytelling supports marketing, sponsorships, ticket sales, merchandise, and fan engagement

Professional editing workflows, photo selection, asset organization, and digital content management

How Creative, Marketing, Merchandise, and Social Media teams collaborate to produce compelling visual campaigns

Experience building a professional sports photography portfolio featuring live action, portraits, product photography, and behind‑the‑scenes content

Valuable real‑world experience preparing for careers in sports photography, creative services, digital media, and visual communications

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.

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