Fall Digital Photography Intern

# Fall 2026 Digital Photography Intern## New York Cosmos•### @NYCosmos

Posted on 6/27/2026
• Intern##

Job Description
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* Position Title:

** Fall Digital Photography Intern  
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* Location:

** Paterson, NJ / Hybrid  
** Department:
** Marketing  
** Duration:
** Fall (August–January)  
** Compensation:
** Unpaid (For College Credits)
** About the Role
** The New York Cosmos and New Jersey Jackals are seeking a passionate and motivated Digital Photography Intern to join our Creative & Marketing team. This internship is ideal for students interested in Photography, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Marketing, or Fine Arts who are looking to gain real-world experience in professional sports.

As a Digital Photography Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience capturing the excitement of professional soccer and baseball through game-day photography, community events, merchandise launches, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Working alongside our Creative team, you'll create visual content used across social media, websites, digital marketing campaigns, merchandise promotions, and team publications while building a professional sports photography portfolio.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Capture live game action during New York Cosmos and New Jersey Jackals home games
* Photograph pregame, in-game, and postgame moments including fan experiences, player interactions, celebrations, and special events
* Assist with photography for merchandise launches, product drops, and e-commerce campaigns
* Capture lifestyle and promotional photography featuring new apparel, collectibles, and retail products
* Photograph community appearances, youth programs, sponsor activations, and special events throughout the season
* Assist with media day photography, player portraits, and promotional content shoots
* Edit and organize photography for quick turnaround across digital and social media platforms
* Collaborate with the Creative, Marketing, Merchandise, and Social Media teams to develop engaging visual content
* Maintain organized photo archives and assist with asset management
* Support creative brainstorming sessions for seasonal campaigns, theme nights, and promotional initiatives
** Requirements
* ** Currently pursuing a degree in Photography, Digital Media, Visual Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field
* Experience using DSLR or mirrorless cameras with a strong understanding of photography fundamentals
* Basic proficiency with Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop (or comparable editing software)
* Strong eye for composition, lighting, storytelling, and detail
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
* Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and home games as needed
* Must provide your own camera equipment and editing laptop/software
* Passion for sports, photography, and visual storytelling
** Nice to Have
*** Experience photographing live sporting events or action photography
* Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Mechanic, or similar workflow software
* Experience shooting product photography and lifestyle content
* Knowledge of social media content creation and digital storytelling
* Experience with studio lighting or environmental portrait photography
* Interest in sports marketing, branding, and creative production
** What You'll Learn
*** How professional sports photographers capture live game action under real-time deadlines
* Best practices for photographing professional soccer, baseball, community events, and live entertainment
* Hands-on experience creating professional merchandise photography for apparel launches, product drops, and Shopify e-commerce campaigns
* How visual storytelling supports marketing, sponsor ships, ticket sales, merchandise, and…