DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox Brand & Creative team drives the direction and execution for overall team brand campaigns, advertising, and content on Red Sox channels, balancing the classic elements of the Red Sox brand with the ever-evolving digital footprint of the team.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The 2026 Boston Red Sox Photo Internship will provide aspiring photographers with hands-on experience working in a fast-paced professional sports environment. This internship allows individuals to assist the photography team with capturing game action, behind-the-scenes content, and marketing assets for the Boston Red Sox, while developing their skills and understanding of sports photography and overall media operations. As part of the Red Sox Brand & Creative group, the Photo Intern will contribute photography throughout the entirety of the 2026 Red Sox Season. The Photo Intern will work closely with Red Sox photographers, designers, and videographers to fulfill visual needs for various marketing initiatives.
TIMELINE: March 2026-October 2026
The hourly rate for this position is $25.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute coverage of daily gameday needs as assigned, including shooting pre-game and in-game ceremonies, fan features, and game action.
- Edit, caption, keyword, and properly archive and organize all images and files.
- Assist Red Sox photography staff with photo shoots and other daily needs, including live-editing and shooting non-game day events.
- By the end of the internship, the Photo Intern will produce a long-term photo story or project of their choosing and leave with a well-rounded portfolio.
CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience or coursework in sports photography, news photography, or event photography.
- Ability to work at least 35 hours a week at Fenway Park, including nights/weekends/holidays as needed throughout the season.
- Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud and Photo Mechanic required.
- Ability to carry and manage photography equipment, with potential travel to off-site events.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and produce content in real-time under short deadlines, organize and prioritize numerous simultaneous projects.
- Must be able to commit from the beginning of the 2026 season through the end of potential post-season in October.
At the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.
Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.
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.
