Videography & Photography Internship Job Description
Florida Everblades & Hertz Arena
Location: Estero, FL (In-Person)
Start Date: January 15, 2026
End Date: May 1, 2026
Employment Type: Internship
Overview
The Florida Everblades, a premier ECHL hockey team, and Hertz Arena, a leading multi-purpose entertainment venue in Estero, Florida, are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Videography & Photography Intern to join our Creative team. This in-person internship offers hands-on experience in capturing, editing, and producing both video and photo content for a professional sports team and a dynamic entertainment venue. Ideal for current college students or graduates passionate about videography, photography, sports, and live events.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture high-quality video and photography for Florida Everblades games, Hertz Arena events, concerts, and promotional campaigns.
- Shoot action, lifestyle, and behind-the-scenes photography including game action, fan engagement, player features, and event atmosphere.
- Edit video content for game recaps, highlight reels, player interviews, and promotional teasers for social media, websites, and in-arena displays.
- Edit and deliver photo assets for use across social media, digital marketing, web, print, and in-arena platforms.
- Assist in live event coverage, including capturing real-time moments for both video and photo needs.
- Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to ensure visual content aligns with brand standards, campaign goals, and storytelling objectives.
- Support setup, operation, and breakdown of video and photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio gear.
- Organize, tag, and maintain video and photography assets within digital asset management systems.
- Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions for upcoming games, events, and campaigns.
- Occasionally assist with live streaming, broadcast production, or in-arena content capture as needed.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program in Film, Video Production, Photography, Media Arts, or a related field.
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro; After Effects a plus).
- Proficiency in photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop).
- Experience with professional video and photography equipment, including DSLR/mirrorless cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio.
- Strong understanding of composition, lighting, storytelling, and visual aesthetics for both video and photography.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, especially during live events.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Passion for sports, entertainment, or live event production is strongly preferred.
- Portfolio or reel showcasing videography and/or photography work (required).
Requirements
- Availability to work 15–20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends for games and events.
- Ability to commute to Hertz Arena in Estero, FL, for in-person work.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to adapt creative work based on feedback from supervisors and stakeholders.
- Physical ability to carry, set up, and operate video and photography equipment as needed.
Learning Opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience in both videography and photography for a professional sports franchise and entertainment venue.
- Build a professional portfolio and reel with content seen by thousands of fans across games, events, and digital platforms.
- Learn best practices for shooting live sports, concerts, and fast-paced events.
- Develop skills in visual storytelling, brand consistency, and content delivery across multiple platforms.
- Collaborate with marketing, production, and event operations teams.
- Network with industry professionals in sports, live events, and entertainment.
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.
