Frederick Flying Cows - Professional Basketball Organization Photography Intern (Frederick, Maryland)
Start Date: February 2026
Email
[email protected] with your portfolio/examples of relevant work
Internship Position
Candidates MUST reside in or commute daily to Frederick, Maryland
The Role:
The Frederick Flying Cows professional basketball team internship program is an experience and opportunity like no other in professional sports! As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience and receive tangible real-world experience with direct responsibility in the organization. You will not only receive the opportunity to learn and observe how a startup professional sports organization operates… but also forever be able to say you were a part of the start of the Frederick Flying Cows!
The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and will be open to performing a wide variety of tasks in order to learn about what is required to create, run, and market a professional basketball team and organization. We strongly prefer candidates who are either from or currently living in the Frederick area.
Interns are required to work all Frederick Flying Cow home games and all scheduled events, as directed by the General Manager.
The internship program is an unpaid position that can be used for college credit. The role is entry level and candidates must be willing to work at a high level in order to successfully fulfill their duties and gain a plethora of experience.
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITY! Candidates must already reside in the Frederick area and be willing to commute daily or fully relocate to the area.
Who are the Flying Cows?
The Frederick Flying Cows are a new professional basketball organization that play in the USBL. The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March – May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The league is positioning itself as an alternative option for players who might be playing in professional leagues overseas and are hoping to build their careers towards playing against the highest possible competition. The USBL play is high quality – just a notch below the level of the NBA G-league. Thus far, the Flying Cows have built a successful on-court product as well as a one-of-a-kind brand off the court.
What you can expect…
We are a small team, meaning our interns will work cross-functionally, be involved in all aspects of the organization, and have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas. With that, the Photography Intern will prioritize capturing high-quality photographic content of Flying Cows games, players, fans, and events for the team to use on social media, the website, and other marketing channels. As the Flying Cows Photography Intern, you may work on the following, but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
- Capture engaging, high-quality photos during games, team practices, and community events.
- Photograph fans, promotional nights, halftime entertainment, and overall game-day atmosphere.
- Edit and organize photos for quick turnaround and use on social media, website, and promotional materials.
- Assist in building visual stories that showcase the team’s personality, community involvement, and brand.
- Work with the social media and marketing team to ensure imagery aligns with team branding and messaging.
- Archive and catalog photos throughout the season for easy access and future use.
- Support the creation of graphics or photo-based designs as needed.
Basic Expectations & Requirements
- Actively pursuing a college degree.
- Must be located in the Frederick, MD area.
- Report directly to the General Manager and other Flying Cows staff and fulfill all duties as requested.
- Represent the organization, as needed, at events and appearances.
- Provide excellent customer service to all existing and potential fans.
- Professionally represent the organization at business and community functions.
- Work as a member of the TEAM, and Have Fun!
- Attend all home games and events to ensure great customer service to all fans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The internship program is designed to provide training where candidates will gain valuable skills that assist them as they progress in their sports careers.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking motivated, energetic candidates with the goal of building a career in the world of entertainment and athletics. Candidates should be willing to travel and to work odd hours. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for candidates who don’t require much structure and are willing to take risks and try new things.
Who You Are:
- Current college student passionate about photography, sports, and visual storytelling, with a drive to capture the energy and excitement of live basketball.
- Skilled in photo composition, lighting, and editing, with experience photographing fast-paced events and candid moments.
- Creative and detail-oriented, with a keen eye for capturing the emotion, energy, and fan experience that makes game days memorable.
- Collaborative and versatile, excited to work closely with the marketing and social media team to produce high-impact visual content.
- Available for flexible hours, including game days, community events, and evenings as needed.
Perks:
- Gain hands-on experience in sports photography, digital media, and live event coverage with a professional basketball team.
- Build a professional portfolio of sports and lifestyle photography, showcasing your skills to future employers.
- Network with professionals in digital media, marketing, and sports entertainment, creating valuable industry connections.
- Experience the behind-the-scenes action and excitement of game days, capturing moments that bring the team and community together.
- Receive mentorship from experienced media and marketing professionals to refine your technical and creative skills.
More about Frederick Flying Cows
The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March – May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The league is positioning itself as an alternative option for players who might be playing in professional leagues overseas and are hoping to build their careers towards playing against the highest possible competition. The USBL play is high quality – just a notch below the level of the NBA G-league.
We are a well-prepared group with the goal of building a championship-quality organization! We believe there are three (3) key legs of the stool required to build a quality franchise.
- We need to create and manage a high-quality entertainment product that is appealing to a broad age range. We want USBL basketball home games to be a high-quality, fun, and entertaining event that people, both basketball fans and non-basketball fans, will enjoy.
- We need to put together an excellent basketball team and basketball organization. We need to build a community organization that is invested in Frederick County.
- Our goal is basketball, over time, to be part of the fabric of the community and a team that the people of Frederick are proud of.
As we think about putting together our team, we have broken the operation down into four (3) areas of focus: Basketball Operations, Business Operations, Sales & Marketing. We are looking for interns to assist in all areas of the business. Building a team and organization from scratch will be both demanding and rewarding.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with energy, drive, and a positive attitude who is indefatigable and will gain great satisfaction from being a part of creating something new.
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.
