Photography Intern

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics is seeking an Athletics Photography Intern for a full-time, on-campus role. Salary is $16.00 per hour, with responsibilities including capturing compelling images across 22 varsity sports, editing for distribution, and real-time transmission during events.

The position supports the External Relations team and collaborates with communications and marketing staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Photography, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• Working knowledge of and ability to use basic office software (word processing, email, presentation software, spreadsheets);
• Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment;
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays;
• Basic knowledge of professionalism and intensity needed to contribute to Division I athletics;
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites or other graphic design programs;
• Knowledge of video and photo editing;
• Knowledge of working relationships with a media rights company.

Responsibilities

• Photographs athletic competitions, events and related activities.
• Edit and prepare images for distribution across digital and media platforms.
• Transmit images in real time during events to support coverage and media needs.
• Organize and maintain the department’s digital photography archive.
• Collaborate with communications, marketing and creative staff to support departmental initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Photo editing

Video editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, photography, marketing, graphic design, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Athletics Photography Intern . This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-non-exempt) position. Fringe benefits are not included. Salary is set at $16.00 an hour. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities:

The Athletics Photography Intern plays a key role in bringing Iowa Hawkeye Athletics to life through compelling visual storytelling. This position supports the External Relations team in creating dynamic content for 22 varsity sports programs competing in the Big Ten Conference. This position is responsible for capturing photography at athletic competitions, events, and related activities; editing and preparing images for distribution across digital and media platforms; and transmitting images in real time during events to support event coverage and media needs. Additional responsibilities include organizing and maintaining the department’s digital photography archive to ensure appropriate storage and accessibility of assets, and collaborating with communications, marketing, and creative staff to support departmental initiatives. This position may work up to forty hours per week and will require availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.

Benefits Highlights:

The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “ Working at Iowa ” to learn more.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Photography, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  • Utilize basic office support software (word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets)
  • Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week; including evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites or other graphic design programs;
• Knowledge of video and photo editing;
• Knowledge of working relationships with a media rights company.

Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.

Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights , as well as state and federal law.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Creative Media Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 16/Hour

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Chloe Schmidt

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .