Photography & Videography Intern

WHO WE ARE

Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts:

• Enhancing emotional intelligence

• Creating a positive sense of self

• Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub Integrating our communities

• Narrowing the income inequality gaps

Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact on the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day. To learn more about our programs and our team, visit www.kidsinthegame.com.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY  INTERNSHIP

The Photography & Videography Intern will play a key role as part of our Marketing Team, and will be reporting directly to our Marketing Coordinator. They will be responsible for capturing and collecting content onsite at our school programs that showcase our kids, staff, special events, and activities. Our Photography & Videography Interns must be expert storytellers! They will be able to capture moments that demonstrate what our kids are participating in to share with our communities and families.

Kids in the Game offers seasonal internships throughout the year. Internships are typically 14-18 weeks long and Interns would be expected to work between 25-35 hours per week in person at our office location. Below are the dates for each season.

• Fall 2024: September 3rd - December 20th

• Spring 2025: January 13th - May 16th

• Summer 2025: May 5th - August 22nd

Compensation: Internships are unpaid opportunities for first term Interns. There is a $200-$300 completion bonus for unpaid interns. There are also potential opportunities to extend for a second term, paid internship. We can also offer class credit where applicable.

Position Responsibilities:

• Travel between recess, physical education, after school, and sports programs across NYC as a Kids in the Game ambassador.

• Capture content from special events, showcases, and everyday activities, and share content with our Marketing Team.

• Have an understanding of the types of photos and videos we are looking for, and why we want that type of content.

• Edit photos and videos to ensure the highest quality of content.

• Upload and sort photos and videos on our photography platform: Waldo.

• Collaborate with members of the Marketing department to ensure content is captured and uploaded promptly.

• Having your own DSLR camera is preferred. Quality phone cameras are also okay.

• Portfolio required.

WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT US

• We are a youthful, passionate, committed team of individuals that care about our youth and city.

• We are committed to developing innovative, creative programs that promote creative play and sports skill development.

• We work hard and push each other personally and professionally to keep growing.

• We offer you the freedom to reach new parts of NYC while working in diverse communities.

• We are an active team and regularly participate in company social leagues, team-building activities, and sporting events.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees. We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.

OUR INTERN EXPECTATIONS

Our ideal candidate would meet some or all of the following qualifications:

• The Photography & Videography  Intern must be able to work within a team environment and independently. They must have an entrepreneurial spirit and will be called upon to assist in solving problems for our families and go above and beyond to promote safety, fun, and a family spirit.

• The Photography & Videography Intern is expected to communicate quickly and efficiently with their direct manager and other leadership team members. Use of organization-wide communication channels and policies are required (Slack, GSuite, Asana, others as assigned). 

• As part of our Intern Cohorts, all interns will have the opportunity to connect with other interns across the organization for networking opportunities. They will participate in a series of intern cohort discussions, training sessions, and professional development opportunities throughout the summer camp season. Interns will also have the opportunity to showcase their internship experience in an end-of-internship project presentation.