Intern - Photography & Digital Asset Management

Position:                            Intern, Photography and Digital Asset Management

Department:                      Creative

Reporting Relationship:  Manager, Photography

Status:                               Intern (Non-Exempt)

Internship End Date:        End of the 2027-2028 Panthers season

Position Overview

The Carolina Panthers are seeking a dedicated Photo & Digital Asset Management Intern with a working knowledge of photographing, editing, and archiving images. This internship will provide an opportunity for a student or an individual who has recently graduated to gain practical experience working in a creative department and with the front office business operations of an NFL Club. The Photo & DAM Intern will work closely with the content team (graphic design, social, web/app, and video teams) and Creative Director on a day-to-day basis, and report to the Manager of Photography.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Panthers' photo archive and backup systems for internal photo team, freelancers, and external vendors, including meticulously editing, tagging, captioning, & cataloging with excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to edit and provide efficient delivery of images in a timely effective manner during and post-event to content team, players, and the entire Panthers organization.
• Assist with photographing practice, community & marketing events, and other projects as assigned to tell the Panthers' story and meet business objectives through photography.
• Manage collections of photos and proactively update them; view, select, and pull photo requests and circulate links as asked.
• Create, collaborate and contribute photography content and ideas for with Panther’s content team.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Occasionally assist in Game Day photography operations if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently working towards an undergraduate degree or recently graduated with a degree in a content-related field.
• Basic knowledge of camera systems and fundamental techniques (i.e. composition, manual settings, editing)
• At least 2 years of experience creating photos and must submit a relevant portfolio of self-captured and edited images.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a high level of professionalism, delivering tasks promptly.
• Must maintain complete confidentiality of privileged and/or sensitive information.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a valid US Driver’s license
• Must pass pre-employment screens.

Preferred Qualifications