Summer 2027 Photography/Videography Internship
O'Fallon Hoots
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Internship
On-site
O'Fallon, Missouri, United States
College Credit
The O’Fallon Hoots will play their seventh season at CarShield Field in O’Fallon, MO. CarShield Field serves as the home of our Prospect League O’Fallon Hoots, our six-team house collegiate baseball league, local youth and high school tournaments, and special events throughout the year. We are looking for creative, motivated individuals to join our Summer 2027 internship class and help shape the Hoots’ brand through photography, videography, digital content, and visual storytelling.
This internship is designed for individuals who want to add to their portfolios by gaining further hands-on experience working as part of a creative team in sports and entertainment. From capturing the energy of game day to producing engaging short-form videos and developing visual content for digital platforms, this new role will play an active part in bringing the Hoots brand to life and contributing to our overall content strategy.
Here’s What You Can Expect to Get From Us
- Hands-on experience producing photo and video content for a collegiate summer baseball organization.
- Guidance, mentorship, and professional development from the Hoots front office.
- Opportunities to develop your creative portfolio through real-world projects and published content.
- Experience collaborating on content strategy, brand development, and digital marketing initiatives.
- Creative freedom to pitch ideas, experiment with new formats, and contribute to the Hoots’ visual identity.
- Exposure to the behind-the-scenes creative process involved in sports, entertainment, and live-event production.
Here’s What We Expect From You
- A strong desire to learn, grow, and develop your creative skills in a fast-paced sports environment.
- A creative mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative.
- Hands-on experience or demonstrated interest in photography, videography, video editing, graphic design, or digital content creation.
- A willingness to collaborate with others, accept feedback, and contribute ideas.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and select special events throughout the summer.
- A positive attitude and commitment to representing the Hoots brand professionally.
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing / Learning
- Work directly with the Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement to develop and execute creative content initiatives that support the Hoots’ brand identity and overall marketing strategy.
- Capture high-quality photography and video content at Hoots home games, practices, community appearances, special events, and other ballpark activities.
- Film, edit, and produce short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other digital channels.
- Assist in developing and executing a consistent content strategy that supports the Hoots’ brand identity, fan engagement, ticket sales, and marketing initiatives.
- Edit and organize photo and video assets for use across social media, the Hoots website, promotional materials, and other marketing channels.
- Create supporting graphic design assets, including social media graphics, promotional visuals, and branded content as needed.
- Collaborate with the marketing and promotions team to develop creative concepts and produce content for theme nights, in-game promotions, giveaways, sponsor activations, and special events.
- Help identify content opportunities, trending formats, and creative approaches that can increase engagement and strengthen the Hoots’ online presence.
- Contribute ideas for recurring content series, behind-the-scenes features, player spotlights, interviews, and other storytelling opportunities.
- Work with the front office to ensure content aligns with the Hoots’ brand standards, messaging, and overall marketing goals.
- Assist with organizing and maintaining a library of digital photo, video, and creative assets.
- Provide customer service that is “For the Fan” at all times.
Internship Details
- Start Date: May 2027
- End Date: August 2027
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Compensation: Unpaid internship intended for students pursuing college credit, where applicable.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Photography, including sports, action, event, or portrait photography.
- Videography and video production.
- Photo editing and color correction using tools such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop.
- Video editing using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or CapCut.
- Short-form video creation and platform-specific content.
- Graphic design using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
- Social media content creation, digital storytelling, or brand development.
Applicants are encouraged to share a portfolio, social media account, or examples of previous creative work. Access to personal equipment is encouraged, and candidates should describe the equipment and software they have experience using.
If you are a creative individual looking to build your portfolio, develop your skills, and gain practical experience in sports content creation, we encourage you to apply. Join the Hoots this summer and help tell the story of our team, our players, our fans, and our community.
The O'Fallon Hoots are an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.