Photography Intern

Frederick Flying Cows - Professional Basketball Organization

Photography Intern

(Frederick, Maryland)

Start Date : February 2026

Email dylan.gladhill@goflyingcows.com with your portfolio / examples of relevant work

Internship Position

Candidates MUST reside in or commute daily to Frederick, Maryland

The Role :

The Frederick Flying Cows professional basketball team internship program is an experience and opportunity like no other in professional sports! As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience and receive tangible real-world experience with direct responsibility in the organization. You will not only receive the opportunity to learn and observe how a startup professional sports organization operates... but also forever be able to say you were a part of the start of the Frederick Flying Cows!

The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and will be open to performing a wide variety of tasks in order to learn about what is required to create, run, and market a professional basketball team and organization. We strongly prefer candidates who are either from or currently living in the Frederick area.

Interns are required to work all Frederick Flying Cow home games and all scheduled events, as directed by the General Manager.

The internship program is an unpaid position that can be used for college credit. The role is entry level and candidates must be willing to work at a high level in order to successfully fulfill their duties and gain a plethora of experience.

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITY! Candidates must already reside in the Frederick area and be willing to commute daily or fully relocate to the area.

Who are the Flying Cows?

The Frederick Flying Cows are a new professional basketball organization that play in the USBL. The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March - May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The league is positioning itself as an alternative option for players who might be playing in professional leagues overseas and are hoping to build their careers towards playing against the highest possible competition. The USBL play is high quality - just a notch below the level of the NBA G-league. Thus far, the Flying Cows have built a successful on-court product as well as a one-of-a-kind brand off the court.

What you can expect...

We are a small team, meaning our interns will work cross-functionally, be involved in all aspects of the organization, and have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas. With that, the Photography Intern will prioritize capturing high-quality photographic content of Flying Cows games, players, fans, and events for the team to use on social media, the website, and other marketing channels. As the Flying Cows Photography Intern, you may work on the following, but not limited to :

Key Responsibilities :

• Capture engaging, high-quality photos during games, team practices, and community events.
• Photograph fans, promotional nights, halftime entertainment, and overall game-day atmosphere.
• Edit and organize photos for quick turnaround and use on social media, website, and promotional materials.
• Assist in building visual stories that showcase the team's personality, community involvement, and brand.
• Work with the social media and marketing team to ensure imagery aligns with team branding and messaging.
• Archive and catalog photos throughout the season for easy access and future use.
• Support the creation of graphics or photo-based designs as needed.

Basic Expectations & Requirements

The internship program is designed to provide training where candidates will gain valuable skills that assist them as they progress in their sports careers.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking motivated, energetic candidates with the goal of building a career in the world of entertainment and athletics. Candidates should be willing to travel and to work odd hours. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for candidates who don't require much structure and are willing to take risks and try new things.

Who You Are :

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More about Frederick Flying Cows

The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March - May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The league is positioning itself as an alternative option for players who might be playing in professional leagues overseas and are hoping to build their careers towards playing against the highest possible competition. The USBL play is high quality - just a notch below the level of the NBA G-league.

We are a well-prepared group with the goal of building a championship-quality organization! We believe there are three (3) key legs of the stool required to build a quality franchise.

As we think about putting together our team, we have broken the operation down into four (3) areas of focus : Basketball Operations, Business Operations, Sales & Marketing. We are looking for interns to assist in all areas of the business. Building a team and organization from scratch will be both demanding and rewarding.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with energy, drive, and a positive attitude who is indefatigable and will gain great satisfaction from being a part of creating something new.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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