Sports Photographer

Gondola; Elmhurst, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Union is seeking a sports photographer for part-time work based in Elmhurst, IL. You will shoot player headshots, game action, and team events, with outputs for posters, websites, and social media. Expect a hands-on role with a November 2026 in-person tryout as part of the selection process.

The role requires traveling to events, flexibility on weekends, and the ability to deliver edited images and graphics for marketing content.

Qualifications

• Experience capturing sports or action photography.
• Ability to edit photos for action shots and graphics.
• Create visuals for social media and marketing emails.

Responsibilities

• Take photos/videos at practices, games, and events for graphics and posters.
• Edit photos and videos to sharpen action shots and create player graphics.
• Develop graphics for social media and emails.
• Prepare social posts using produced content.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Photo editing

Social media graphics

Tools

Photoshop

Lightroom

Premiere Pro

Job description

# Sports Photographer## Chicago Union•### @gochicagounionPosted on 9/23/2026•Part-time## Job DescriptionIf 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 neededThe 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.LocationOn-siteElmhurst, Illinois