AEG
Photography Intern (Buffalo Sabres & Buffalo Bandits)
AEG, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
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Hockey Western New York is looking for a Seasonal Photography Intern to join the photography staff for the 2024-2025 season. This job entails producing high quality content on tight deadlines for home games, practices, studio campaigns, community events, and business development objectives as well as other relevant internal requests for both the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits. This part-time, seasonal Internship is an onsite role in Buffalo, New York.
Duties & Responsibilities
Create high-end still photography for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits.Assist in photo asset management process including curation and maintenance of PhotoShelter and physical archive.Creatively handle studio portraits, on-location events, concerts, press conferences, food, and venue photography.Produce compelling content in high-pressure, deadline situations.Provide production assistance to all Digital Strategy staff as needed.Handle photography equipment with care and ensure proper maintenance.Represent Hockey Western New York in a professional manner.Other related duties as requested.
Qualifications
Candidate is at least 18 years of age.Must submit a digital portfolio to be considered.A minimum of 1 year working for a professional team or university athletics department.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience recommended.Proficient in Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom, PhotoMechanic, and Microsoft.Working knowledge of Sony Alpha cameras and Profoto Lights.Prior hockey experience is preferred but not required.Experience with an athletic department, pro team or experience with a professional media outlet is preferred but not required.Understanding of basic metadata.
Core Competencies
Enthusiastic collaborator with a team-first mentality.Willing and able to think big and take risks when appropriate.Proficient knowledge of professional camera and lighting equipment as well as industry trends across all major brands.Up to date on current social media trends, web content, digital advertising tactics and strategies.An excellent written and verbal communicator.Multi-tasker that is comfortable in an environment of ambiguity, where decisions need to be made quickly.Self-starter that can work independently and show initiative to solve problems in new ways.Strong attention to detail.
Work Environment
This job operates both in an office setting and in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Live event coverage consists of being around loud stadium noise as well as walking through crowds of fans.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, run, reach, stop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.
Ability to operate, transport and manipulate camera equipment up to 50 pounds.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate camera equipment.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This role is part time and must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a temporary position for the 2024-2025 season.
Compensation
This internship pays $15.50 per hour
Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Hockey Western New York is looking for a Seasonal Photography Intern to join the photography staff for the 2024-2025 season. This job entails producing high quality content on tight deadlines for home games, practices, studio campaigns, community events, and business development objectives as well as other relevant internal requests for both the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits. This part-time, seasonal Internship is an onsite role in Buffalo, New York.
Duties & Responsibilities
Create high-end still photography for the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits.Assist in photo asset management process including curation and maintenance of PhotoShelter and physical archive.Creatively handle studio portraits, on-location events, concerts, press conferences, food, and venue photography.Produce compelling content in high-pressure, deadline situations.Provide production assistance to all Digital Strategy staff as needed.Handle photography equipment with care and ensure proper maintenance.Represent Hockey Western New York in a professional manner.Other related duties as requested.
Qualifications
Candidate is at least 18 years of age.Must submit a digital portfolio to be considered.A minimum of 1 year working for a professional team or university athletics department.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience recommended.Proficient in Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom, PhotoMechanic, and Microsoft.Working knowledge of Sony Alpha cameras and Profoto Lights.Prior hockey experience is preferred but not required.Experience with an athletic department, pro team or experience with a professional media outlet is preferred but not required.Understanding of basic metadata.
Core Competencies
Enthusiastic collaborator with a team-first mentality.Willing and able to think big and take risks when appropriate.Proficient knowledge of professional camera and lighting equipment as well as industry trends across all major brands.Up to date on current social media trends, web content, digital advertising tactics and strategies.An excellent written and verbal communicator.Multi-tasker that is comfortable in an environment of ambiguity, where decisions need to be made quickly.Self-starter that can work independently and show initiative to solve problems in new ways.Strong attention to detail.
Work Environment
This job operates both in an office setting and in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Live event coverage consists of being around loud stadium noise as well as walking through crowds of fans.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, run, reach, stop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.
Ability to operate, transport and manipulate camera equipment up to 50 pounds.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate camera equipment.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This role is part time and must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is a temporary position for the 2024-2025 season.
Compensation
This internship pays $15.50 per hour
Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer