Photography Intern

About the Team:

The San Francisco Giants Photography department is responsible for shooting photos of all aspects of the Giants brand for marketing and archival purposes.  You will enjoy being part of an iconic franchise in the Sports world and get to experience a company that believes in small teams for maximum impact; that strives to balance work and home life, that understands that this is a marathon, not a sprint; that continuously and purposefully builds an inclusive culture where everyone is able to do and be the best version of themselves.

About the Role:

The San Francisco Giants is looking for a Photography Intern, where you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the distribution and shooting of photos.  You’ll work closely with the Giants Marketing team that brings awareness to our brand and its many ties to the community. You will be expected to shoot photos during our pre-game ceremonies, events and edit photos in-game for the team photographers. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to shoot and edit photos.  This role reports to the Photography Manager and manages a team of the staff photographers. This position will be in our beautiful ballpark headquarters at 24 Willie Mays Plaza in San Francisco.

You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because…

·       You will have the opportunity to shoot and/or edit photos during every Giants home game.

·       You will contribute to the documentation of the fan experience at Oracle Park.

·       You will work closely with the Giants team photographers by editing action photos in game for social media.

·       You will learn about the Giants photography database.

·       You will gain experience with a variety of types of photography.

·       You are passionate about all types of photography.

·       You will deploy your photo editing skills.

·       You will partner with many different departments within the Giants.

·       You will have a unique ability to earn trust and work cross-functionally within the SF Giants organization.

Qualifications

·       Knowledge of photography

·       Experience editing and distributing photo files across many platforms

·       Use of Adobe Photoshop

·       Interest and experience with asset management.

·       Knowledge around metadata, particularly captions and keywords.

·       Great at driving and maintaining relationships with external and internal partners

·       Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver presentations

·       A keen sense of ownership, drive, and willingness to get it done

We’re Excited About You Because…

·       You are an authentic, inspiring and positive team member.

·       You have a bias towards action and have an inner drive and commitment to excel in the pursuit of business goals.

·       You dare to take on ambitious goals, align on mutual accountability across teams, and make things happen.

About the Giants

One of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball, the San Francisco Giants are dedicated to enriching our community through innovation and excellence on and off the field. This past decade, the organization has won three World Series Championships, made four playoff appearances and thrown four no-hitters.

Off the field, the Giants have become internationally-renowned as a host to entrepreneurial and premier entertainment events. Celebrating over 60 years in San Francisco, the organization is entrenched in the Bay Area community as the Giants work with corporate and non-profit partners to raise awareness, educate and generate interest in a variety of issues important to both their fans and the local community.  

We are truly unique; we are an organization committed to your growth, your learning, your development and your entire employee experience. We only win when our employees succeed and we're dedicated to helping you develop your strengths. We have a cultural foundation built on diversity, innovation and teamwork and we want you and your ideas to thrive at the San Francisco Giants.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Giants, we strive to foster an inclusive work environment that encompasses the rich diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area, the place we call home. We welcome all people and are committed to creating an inclusive community built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop and retain talented people from all backgrounds. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.

Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups strongly encouraged to apply. If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified, but up for the challenge - we want you to apply.

At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.