COLORADO RAPIDS
CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER
Denver, CO (Hybrid)
Full-time • Entry-Level
WHO YOU ARE
You are a visual storyteller who brings the club’s events to life through compelling photography. From community programs and partner activations to press events, player appearances, and behind-the-scenes access, you capture the moments that connect the club to its fans, partners, and community.
You work with speed, precision, and creativity delivering high-quality images in real time while maintaining consistency with the club’s brand and visual style. You manage a clean, organized archive and ensure photos are properly tagged, stored, and accessible for future use across digital platforms, marketing, media, and historical needs.
You are a skilled photo editor with a refined eye for detail, tone, and visual cohesion. Through thoughtful, efficient post-production, you elevate images and ensure every deliverable aligns with the club’s standards of quality and artistic identity, enabling the club to consistently present polished, compelling visuals that strengthen our brand and enhance the impact of our storytelling across all platforms.
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1995 as one of Major League Soccer’s original clubs, the Colorado Rapids have carried forward a proud legacy that has helped shape the league and the sport in the United States. As we build on that foundation, we are focused on an ambitious future—guided by our North Star of putting FANS at the heart of everything we do. Our purpose, “For the fans, with the fans, as one club we inspire, energize & win to carve a Rocky Mountain legacy,” reflects our commitment to creating meaningful connections and delivering excellence on and off the pitch. For our commercial team, this means fearlessly embracing a fan-centric approach, driving innovative revenue opportunities, and building lasting partnerships that strengthen both our business and our community. Together, we are shaping the next chapter of Rapids history with energy, purpose, and impact.
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE)
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
JOB SPECIFICS
Job Title: Club Photographer
Department: Brand
Business Unit: Colorado Rapids
Location: Denver, Colorado
Reports To: Senior Graphic Designer
Employment Type: Full Time – Salaried – Exempt
Supervisor Position: No
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Success Criteria: Capture, organize, and deliver high-quality photography that elevates the club’s brand across events, community initiatives, partner activations, and behind-the-scenes storytelling while maintaining a clean, accessible archive and ensuring consistent visual standards across all internal and freelance photography.
- Event & Activation Coverage: Photograph club events, community programming, appearances, sponsor activations, trainings, press moments, and behind-the-scenes content with a focus on storytelling, brand consistency, and real-time delivery when needed.
- Behind-the-Scenes Access & Culture Building: Document authentic moments with players, coaches, fans, partners, VIPs, and staff that humanize the club and deepen emotional connection with audiences.
- Photo Editing & Delivery: Perform quick-turn or same-day editing for internal requests, digital content, media outlets, and partner needs. Deliver polished, on-brand images that meet technical standards and visual guidelines.
- Archiving & Asset Management: Maintain a structured and organized photo archive including tagging, metadata accuracy, file naming, and storage. Ensure assets are easy to find, share, and repurpose across Marketing, Digital, Partnerships, Media, and Communications.
- Freelance Photographer Collaboration: Partner closely throughout shoots to ensure visual consistency, inspire creative approaches, and deliver high-quality images that align with the club’s style and storytelling goals.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Digital, Social, Partnerships, Communications, and Community Relations to understand coverage needs, access requirements, and distribution priorities.
- Logistics & Preparation: Coordinate event logistics including equipment readiness, shot lists, credentialing, and movement planning to ensure efficient coverage across multiple locations or overlapping events.
- Strategic Storytelling Support: Capture photography that supports larger brand initiatives, partner commitments, community storytelling, and long-term historical value of the club.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Typical office conditions
- Ability to work nights, weekends, including standing at sporting or other events for extended periods of time
- Occasional travel to other markets for match coverage and networking.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
- Professional, collegiate, and/or media related sales and management experience
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards
OTHER
Compensation:
Benefits Include: 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible work policy (Hybrid)
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K/Employer Match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By signing and dating below, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the functionality, scope, and expectations of this role, and my responsibility in contributing to the success and growth of the Colorado Rapids organization. I confirm that my direct supervisor has personally reviewed this document with me, including discussion of any potential shifts in responsibilities or areas of focus, and that I had the opportunity to ask questions and received satisfactory explanations.
Employee name (printed): ___________________ Signature: _________________________ Date:_______________
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