FC Dallas Photography Internship (2022 MLS Season)

The Photography Intern must be available for the entire 2022 Major League Soccer Season (anticipated January-October for regular season and November 2022 for MLS playoffs).

The internships allow the individual to gain valuable experience with a professional organization for their future in the sports, entertainment, and marketing industry. All candidate hours can be flexible to accommodate with your school or work schedule. Some nights, weekends, and holidays will be required.

FC Dallas and Toyota Stadium are looking for a Photography intern to assist the Marketing department. The Photography intern will report to the Creative Manager and assist with the day-to-day objectives of the Marketing department.

Be sure to upload your online portfolio to be considered for this internship.

What you’ll do:

• Photograph home matches and other club related events.
• Assist the Marketing department on matchdays to coordinate and implement communications initiatives.
• Operate appropriate photographic equipment to capture events and subjects.
• Utilize photo editing software and applications to edit, crop, and enhance photographs.
• For images that will accompany written content, coordinates with Creative Manager to ensure photographs will present a unified message matching the purpose, tone, and audience of the publication.
• Update and maximize a cloud-based photo database.
• Ensure equipment is in proper working order and complete other duties as assigned.

You are:

• Passionate, detail-oriented, and hard-working.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment, including media work zones.
• Deadline-driven and can work under pressure while juggling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Required to work a flexible schedule to include some nights, weekends and holidays based on event schedule. 

Skills & Experience

  

Qualifications:

• Must be an active college student or recent graduate with a degree in Photography, Photojournalism, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Required to be fully vaccinated prior to start date with FC Dallas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Must possess a robust understanding of digital and social media practices.
• Demonstrated photography and photo editing experience with an online portfolio.
• Proficient in photography techniques, including lighting and camera positioning and operation among others.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.