POSITION SUMMARY The Photography Intern for SKC Creative assists the creative/photography team for Sporting Kansas City, Swope Park Rangers, and all other Sporitng Club entities by developing and executing creative concepts, ensuring the organization is consistent and communicating a cohesive message through all channels of organizational and public-facing entities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist SKC Creative team in providing photography assests.
Shoot action photos of training sessions
Shoot photos during matchdays and other events as needed.
Assist with archiving and tagging of photos
Edit photos in Photoshop/Lightroom
Photograph fans and in-game presentation
Maintain the Sporting Kansas City brand by studying the target markets and competitors.
Continue to grow and expand the brand, maintaining quality and consistency amongst all entities and partners.
Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
College student currently enrolled in a photography, design or marketing program at an accredited institution. Must provide proof to receive credit through the internship toward the completion of a degree. You’re good at:
Adobe Bridge, Photoshop and Lightroom
Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar
Organizing work effectively, conceptualizing and prioritizing objectives and exercising independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
Critical and analytical thinking processes
Self-motivation
Having a creative and artistic mindset
You’re awesome at:
Photography and photo editing
Working in a fast-paced, team environment
Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Meeting deadlines
Attention to detail and a drive for perfection
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Required to sit for long periods of time, with occasional walking.
Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
Reach with hands and arms.
Required to talk and hear consistently.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty (20) pounds if necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye, including close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish colors, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.
While attentive to schedule flexibility, must be able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.