Videography Intern
Quad City Steamwheelers
Internship
On-site
Moline, Illinois, United States
Videography, Professional Sports, Football
Position: Videography Intern
Start Date: February 21, 2026
End Date: August 30, 2026
Position Summary
The Videography Intern will play a vital role in capturing and creating high-quality video content that elevates the Quad City Steamwheelers brand. This includes producing social media videos, in-game entertainment elements, hype reels, and player/team highlights. The intern will work directly with the Creative and Content Director and collaborate with the General Manager and marketing team to bring creative ideas to life.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced professional sports environment while building a diverse video portfolio.
Roles and Responsibilities
Start Date: February 21, 2026
End Date: August 30, 2026
Position Summary
The Videography Intern will play a vital role in capturing and creating high-quality video content that elevates the Quad City Steamwheelers brand. This includes producing social media videos, in-game entertainment elements, hype reels, and player/team highlights. The intern will work directly with the Creative and Content Director and collaborate with the General Manager and marketing team to bring creative ideas to life.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced professional sports environment while building a diverse video portfolio.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Film and edit player highlights, interviews, promotional pieces, and sponsor videos for use across digital platforms including social media, in-arena video boards, and the team website.
- Capture and edit game-day footage into engaging highlight reels and recap videos.
- Assist in creating video content for in-game entertainment, including hype videos, fan engagement features, and special promotions.
- Organize, log, and maintain a video archive of all content for future use and reference.
- Work collaboratively with the marketing and creative teams to brainstorm new content ideas and storytelling angles.
- Capture proof of performance materials for sponsor fulfillment and end-of-season reports.
- Support the game-day production team during home games, including pre-game setup and live content capture.
- Perform other duties as assigned in a timely and professional manner.
Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements
- Basic understanding of football and game flow preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro; After Effects and Photoshop a plus).
- Understanding of current and emerging social media trends (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.).
- Strong storytelling, editing, and time management skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong communication, creativity, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Access to personal video equipment (camera, gimbal, microphone, etc.) is a plus but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
- Internship may be used to fulfill college credit requirements or completed as an unpaid internship for individuals not seeking credit.
- Internship may be extended beyond class credit based on performance and team needs.
- Opportunity to build a professional portfolio, gain hands-on experience in sports media production, and make professional connections in the sports and entertainment industry.
- Letters of recommendation and potential for future employment consideration upon successful completion.
About the Quad City Steamwheelers
The Quad City Steamwheelers are a professional indoor football team competing in the Indoor Football League (IFL), playing home games at Vibrant Arena at The MARK. The team prides itself on providing top-tier entertainment and fan engagement while maintaining a strong connection with the local community.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Quad City Steamwheelers are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.