Photography Intern

Cincinnati Reds; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Reds are looking for a Photography Intern to provide support in the photography department as well as assist with communications and marketing teams. This role involves game photography, event documentation, and photo editing.

The ideal candidate should be a college senior in Photography or a related field with experience in action sports photography. This is a part-time, seasonal role, paying $13.00/hour, with approximately 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a college senior pursuing a Photography/comms degree.
• Experience in photographing baseball is required.
• Portfolio must show proficiency in sports photography.

Responsibilities

• Photograph Reds games at Great American Ball Park.
• Capture on-field ceremonies, fan activities, and giveaways.
• Document ballpark signage and sponsor branding.
• Attend and photograph various non-game day events.

Skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Creative thinking

Excellent time management

Professionalism around MLB teams

Education

College senior in Photography or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Photo Mechanic

Job description

Photography Intern

Department: Communications & Marketing

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Reports To: Director of Public Relations & Photography

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Start Date: July 2026

End Date: End of 2026 season

Job Summary

Provide support to the Reds Photography Department, as well as the Communications & Marketing, Social Media & Content and Ticketing & Revenue departments, with a primary focus on photography, photo editing and cataloging.

Employee Expectations

Employees are expected to follow all Cincinnati Reds policies and procedures, serve as positive role models and manage their workload effectively. This includes demonstrating flexibility, prioritizing tasks efficiently and meeting departmental productivity standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Education | College senior working towards a degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Communications or a related field
• Experience | Experience photographing baseball
• Must possess an excellent portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in sports, event or action photography

Skills

• Comfortable in fast‑paced environments with the ability to adapt and problem‑solve
• Creative thinker who brings excitement and energy to each day on the job
• Excellent time management and strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism around major league baseball teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Education | Recent college graduate majoring in Photography, Visual Arts, Communications or a related field
• Experience | Experience photographing baseball, action sports and other live events
• Must possess an excellent portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in sports, event and action photography
• Knowledge of Major League Baseball and the Cincinnati Reds
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Photo Mechanic
• Ability to set up and run studio shoots
• Knowledge of photo tagging and cataloging practices to simplify the searchability of digital assets
• Ability to follow detailed requirements and shot lists
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Game Action Photography: Photographing Reds games at Great American Ball Park | 25%
• Game Day Photography: Focus areas include on‑field ceremonies, fans around the ballpark, giveaways, activations, Reds mascots, etc. | 25%
• Corporate and Sponsorship Support: Document ballpark signage, sponsor branding, in‑stadium advertisements and Ticketing & Revenue events | 10%
• Photograph activations for Reds Consumer Clubs, Season Ticket Members, and Group & Premium Ticket Sales | 5%
• Photo Editing and Archiving: Edit and prepare images using Photoshop, Lightroom and/or Photo Mechanic | 10%
• Upload and catalog images using PhotoShelter (the Reds online photo archiving system) ensuring timely and organized access for the team’s content, marketing and creative departments. | 10%
• Update the team’s archival photo collection | 5%
• Event Photography: Attend and document various non‑game day events, including Reds Community Fund, Reds Hall of Fame & Museum, Reds Front Office and Special Events at Great American Ball Park | 5%
• Other duties as assigned | 5%

Reporting Structure

This role reports directly to the Director of Public Relations & Photography.

Development Path - Next Role & Requirements

Next Role: Photography Assistant

Development Requirements: Demonstrate growth in photography skills and confidence, with the ability to shoot games, events and assignments with minimal oversight. Establish working relationships with the Communications & Marketing, Social Media & Content and Ticketing & Revenue departments to becoming a reliable and trusted member of the Reds Photo Team.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally required to sit
• Use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
• Light lifting/carrying to assist with event preparation
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Employee will have “game-day” responsibilities where the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Remaining work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment

Additional Details

• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required for games and events
• Team-provided Sony photography equipment will be available for use
• Approximately 30 hours per week; night/weekend hours will be required
• This is a part-time, seasonal opportunity and no benefits will be provided
• This position pays $13.00/hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

**Disclaimer:** The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.