Photography Intern (School Credit) - Season

Description
Freeze the moment. Tell the story.

The Madison Capitols are looking for a Photography Intern who is ready to capture the energy, emotion, and unforgettable moments of a live hockey season. From game winning goals to behind the scenes celebrations, you will help bring Capitols hockey to life through your lens.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in the action, loves storytelling through photos, and can deliver content quickly when the moment matters most. You will work closely with our creative team and team photographer to help shape the visual identity of our brand all season long.

What You'll Do
You will be right in the middle of the action:

• Capture high quality photos at home games, theme nights, and select events
• Deliver photos on a tight turnaround during games so our social team can post in real time
• Shoot a mix of game action, fan moments, behind the scenes content, and storytelling features
• Assist with editing, organizing, and archiving photos for social media, marketing, and sponsorship use
• Collaborate with the creative team on content ideas and visual storytelling
• Help maintain a consistent and exciting visual brand across all platforms

What This Role Looks Like

• Primarily game night focused with no required weekday office hours
• Availability for approximately 20 or more home games during the season
• Nights, weekends, and high energy environments are part of the experience
• A fast paced setting where moments happen quickly and your photos need to keep up

What We're Looking For
Do not worry about being perfect. If this sounds like you, we would love to see your work:

• You love sports photography and thrive in live action environments
• You have a strong eye for timing, composition, and storytelling
• You are dependable, flexible, and ready to jump into the moment
• You can move quickly and deliver photos when they are needed most
• You bring positive energy and enjoy being part of a team

Requirements

• Must have access to your own professional grade camera and photography equipment
• A portfolio or examples of your work are strongly encouraged
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and select holidays
• Experience with sports or action photography is helpful, but not required

This is an unpaid internship designed for students seeking school credit or hands on experience to build their portfolio.

The Team

The Madison Capitols are proud members of the USHL and are moving into a brand new facility in DeForest, Wisconsin, for the 2026-27 season. With growing attendance, a passionate fan base, and a team that is building momentum, there has never been a better time to jump in and be part of the story.

The Capitols are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Job Questions:

1. You are shooting a Capitols game. What are 5 specific photos that you are making sure you capture throughout the night?
2. During a game, our social team needs photos quickly. Walk us through your process for selecting and delivering photos in real time.
3. Please share a link to your portfolio or 5-10 of your best photos. For one of them, briefly explain why you chose it.
4. What makes a great sports photo for social media, not just for a portfolio?
5. This role is game night focused and requires working at least 20 or more games in a season. What does your availability look like and how will you commit to that schedule?