About the role
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.
Rooted in the nation’s capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The company harnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people.
Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview
The Game Night Photographer is responsible for capturing behind-the-scenes moments, influencer collaborations, promotional activations, and marketing content at Washington Wizards home games throughout the season. This part-time, event-based role is ideal for a creative visual storyteller with a keen sense for capturing live events, fan interaction, and content centered on prominent figures. The Game Night Photographer will help bring the Wizards brand to life by crafting compelling imagery in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.
Ready to put your photography skills to work in professional sports? We'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Capture high-quality photography at Washington Wizards home games, including behind-the-scenes moments, fan experiences, influencer partnerships, and promotional activations. * Photograph game night marketing shoots, including setup, lighting adjustments, and image capture. * Work with athletes, coaches, influencers, and marketing staff to build engaging visual content. * Edit and retouch photos to align with brand standards and platform requirements. * Upload and organize game night photography assets to support content and marketing needs. * Tag and categorize images to support easy access and future content needs. * Provide timely photo delivery for social media, digital, and marketing initiatives. * Support marketing and digital content efforts by capturing visuals that highlight the fan experience and Wizards brand. * Balance multiple photography assignments during events while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
* 1-2 years of photography experience, ideally in professional or collegiate sports, accompanied by a compelling portfolio displaying your work. * Bachelor's degree in Photography, Media, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is preferred. * Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. * Ability to attend the majority of Washington Wizards home games during the season. * Knowledge of photography equipment, including lighting, lenses, filters, and their use in various shooting conditions. * Familiarity with professional athletes, entertainers, or influencer-focused content preferred. * Experience with Sony Cinema Line cameras preferred. * Familiarity with digital asset management platforms is a plus. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Availability to work evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules as needed.
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 USD/hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.