Intern - Photography & Digital Asset Management

Tepper Sports & Entertainment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Tepper Sports & Entertainment, on behalf of the Carolina Panthers, seeks a dedicated Photo & Digital Asset Management Intern. This role supports the creative department and front office operations with photography, editing, and archiving tasks, reporting to the Manager of Photography.

The internship offers hands-on experience across content, design, social, and video teams, with flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. A strong portfolio and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Working toward an undergraduate degree or recently graduated in a content-related field.
• Basic knowledge of camera systems and fundamental photography techniques.
• At least 2 years of experience creating photos with a portfolio.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Panthers' photo archive and backup systems with meticulous editing and cataloging.
• Edit and deliver images efficiently during and after events to the content team and organization.
• Assist with photographing practice, events, and other projects to tell the Panthers' story.
• Manage photo collections, update catalogs, and circulate links as requested.
• Collaborate with the content team and contribute photography ideas; work non-traditional hours as needed.

Skills

Photography

Asset management

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in content-related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sony camera systems

Photoshelter

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Camera Raw

Job description

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

• Experience with photo-editing via Adobe Suite (Lightroom, Camera Raw, Photoshop etc.).
• Familiarity with Sony camera systems and Photoshelter
• Experience shooting sports or knowledge of the National Football League
• Knowledge of proper lighting and studio set construction

Skills & Competencies

• Enthusiasm and passion for sports action, lifestyle, and portrait photography.
• Must have excellent professionalism, organization, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and be open to feedback and constructive critique.
• Works well under pressure and with various types of people while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Must be a reliable team player with the ability to prioritize workloads and efficiently manage time and tasks.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to remain standing/walking for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, and endure weather conditions, including rain, wind, high and low temperatures, etc.
• Must be able to work in non-traditional settings, and work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.