Photography & Videographer Intern

The Gastonia Ghost Peppers are seeking a creative, motivated, and passionate Photography & Videography Intern for the 2026 season. This hands-on opportunity provides valuable experience within a professional baseball organization and is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to build a portfolio in sports photography, social media, digital content creation, and sports marketing.

Timeline: Now - September 2026, or at the completion of the season

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in photography, social media, digital media, or content creation
• A portfolio demonstrating photography, social media, video, or other creative work
• Strong photography skills and an understanding of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to capture engaging moments quickly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, live-event environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with a team
• Creativity and the ability to identify content opportunities without always being directed

Responsibilities:

• Capturing high-quality photography and vertical video content during home games, practices, team events, and community appearances
• Photographing players, coaches, fans, mascots, promotional events, theme nights, and game-day experiences
• Creating engaging photo selections and social content that showcase the Ghost Peppers' players, fans, and brand
• Assisting with content for theme nights, promotions, giveaways, and special events
• Editing and organizing photography and digital media assets
• Maintaining an organized archive of photos and other content throughout the season

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Sports Management, Video Production, or a related field
• Availability to work home games, select events, and designated office hours
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the baseball schedule
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or equivalent creative software
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality creative standards
• Strong interest in sports, photography, social media, and digital storytelling
• Personal camera equipment
• Reliable transportation to the ballpark and team events preferred

Compensation:
This is a non-paid internship. School credit may be earned if applicable.

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.