Sports Photographer

Chicago Union; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Union is seeking sports photographers to capture player headshots and action in games, practices, and events in Elmhurst and surrounding areas. This contract role offers weekly hours and opportunities to build a sport-focused portfolio.

Responsibilities include shooting, editing, and creating graphics for social media and marketing emails, with potential travel to Chicago for practices and events. Tryouts for candidates will take place in November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports photography or event photography is preferred.
• Ability to edit photos and videos for quick turnaround.
• Familiarity with creating graphics for social media and emails.

Responsibilities

• Take photos/videos at team practices, games, and events for use in graphics.
• Edit photos and videos to sharpen action shots and create player graphics.
• Develop stats graphics and other visuals for social media.
• Prepare social media posts using content produced.
• Develop graphics to be used in marketing emails.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Photo editing

Graphic design

Social media

Job description

If you are looking to build or begin a career in the sports industry, start with the Chicago Union! We are looking to bring on sports photographers that will be responsible for capturing player headshots and shooting action in games, practices, and team events, all of which will be used in team posters, website, social media and graphic design. This is a great opportunity to bolster the resume and get some important sport related experience! The next round of the hiring process will include a Photographer / Videographer in-person tryout in November 2026.Responsibilities Include

• Take photos/videos at team practices, games, and events for use in graphics
• Edit photos and videos to sharpen action shots and create player graphics
• Develop stats graphics and other creative visuals for social media
• Prepare social media posts using content produced
• Develop graphics to be used in marketing emails
• Other tasks as needed

The Sports Photographers are paid contract positions and will likely require less than 5 hours per week between January and August. Must be able to get to Elmhurst regularly for games on weekends, and occasionally to Chicago for practices, tryouts, and other events. Willingness to travel with the team on away game weekends is a plus, but not required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.