Sports Photographer: Action Shots & Player Graphics

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

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.