Athletics Photography Intern

Details

Posted: 20-Jun-25

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 / Hour

Categories

Operations

Operations - Marketing/Promotions

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Required Education

4 Year Degree

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Athletics Photography Intern. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-non-exempt) position. Fringe benefits are not included. Salary is set at $16.00 an hour. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 205 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Photography Intern will contribute to the activities of the External Relations Department within the University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to advance the outreach efforts of the department and its 22 varsity sports programs. Will perform duties related to taking/shooting photos at athletic competition events, editing photos, live transmitting of images during events and managing photography library and content. May work up to forty hours per week, which may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Benefits Highlights: The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in athletic administration, marketing, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
• Utilize basic office support software (word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets)
• Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week which may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites or other graphic design programs;
• Knowledge of video and photo editing;
• Knowledge of working relationships with a media rights company.
  
  

Application Process: Please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to [email protected] and reference ‘Athletics Photography Intern’ in the email title.

• Applicants must include a resume and cover letter. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected].
  
  

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

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About University Of Iowa Athletic Department

The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/working-at-iowa to learn more. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.

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