LAFAYETTE AVIATORS – PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP – SUMMER 2026
Lafayette Aviators - Intern
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LAFAYETTE AVIATORS – PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNSHIP – SUMMER 2026
FOCUS: Game Day Photography & Visual Content
FOCUS: Game Day Photography & Visual Content
The Lafayette (IN) Aviators (www.lafayettebaseball.com) are a summer collegiate baseball team in the Prospect League, providing collegiate players the opportunity to compete in a wood-bat league in front of professional scouts. At the same time, the Aviators deliver an affordable, fun, and family-friendly entertainment experience to the local community.
The team plays at Loeb Stadium, a modern facility that opened in 2021 and features stadium suites along with a variety of premium seating options.
The Aviators organization has built a hands-on, immersive internship program designed to prepare participants for careers in sports and media. Interns become an integral part of the game day staff, gaining real-world experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Through active participation and daily feedback, interns develop both technical and professional skills that translate directly into future opportunities.
This specific internship focuses on photography and visual storytelling, offering the opportunity to capture the energy of live baseball while building a strong professional portfolio.
This internship is unpaid and offered for college credit.
Responsibilities
- Capture high-quality photos during games, including action shots, fan experiences, promotions, and behind-the-scenes moments
- Edit and deliver photos quickly for use on social media and digital platforms
- Collaborate with the marketing team to support game day content needs
- Assist in building a consistent visual identity for the team
- Organize and maintain a digital photo library
- Contribute creative ideas for visual storytelling and fan engagement
- Support occasional non-game day events, appearances, or promotional shoots
Ideal Candidate
- Available from May 13th through approximately August 12th (flexible)
- Able to work 30–40 hours per week
- Available for all 30 home games and potential playoff games
- Experienced with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and sports photography techniques
- Proficient in photo editing software such as Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop
- Able to work in fast-paced, live-event environments and meet tight deadlines
- Strong eye for composition, lighting, and storytelling
- Comfortable interacting with fans, staff, and players in a professional setting
- Passionate about sports, photography, and content creation
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.