ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
SUMMARY
The National Hockey League is looking for our next class of interns to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program.
The Images team is seeking a Summer Intern to support the organization, digitization, and distribution of photography assets, as well as assist with operational projects that support photographers, archives, and team stakeholders. This internship offers hands-on experience working with professional sports photography, image archives, and asset management workflows.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has an interest in photography, sports media, or digital asset management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Archival Digitization & Asset Processing
- Digitize physical slide assets, prints and other miscellaneous photo assets in accordance with established scanning, handling, and quality-control procedures
- Organize, inventory, and prepare physical slides for return to originating photographers, including coordination of outbound shipments
- Support the captioning, metadata review, and preparation of scanned image assets for submission to Getty Images
- Coordinate with internal teams responsible for image tagging and metadata validation to ensure assets meet established archival and distribution standards
Team and Venue Data Collection & Organization
- Assist with the collection, verification, and maintenance of team-level photography data:
- Ensure all collected information is accurate, standardized, and maintained within shared internal resources
Event & On-Site Operational Support
- Provide on-site operational assistance at select events as needed, supporting photography workflows, credentialing logistics, and other Images-related operational needs
Photography Support
- For candidates with photography experience, assist with in-office photography requests as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience
Required
- Experience with Photo Mechanic
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Lightroom)
- Experience using project management or workflow tools such as monday.com
- Knowledge of scanning and printing software and machinery
Preferred
- Photography experience is preferred but not required
Education/Certifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in an accredited university/college pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Required Skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage repetitive, process-driven tasks with accuracy and consistency
- Ability to support on-site event operations, including working in fast-paced environments, following operational protocols, and assisting with photography-related logistics
- Interest in photography, image archives, digital asset management, or media operations
CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
All of our internships are paid at $20/hour. WE DO NOT OFFER SCHOOL CREDIT.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME.
Thank you for your interest in our internship program. We encourage you to apply to the opportunity that is most aligned with your academic background and/or work experience. With a high volume of impressive applications, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Please do not call or email regarding application status.
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.
