Team Photographer, Colorado Avalanche

Ball Arena

$75K — $90K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field.
  • 4+ years experience in content operations, production, or management within sports, broadcast, or media organizations.
  • Proven leadership skills managing teams and coordinating multiple projects.
  • Deep understanding of digital content workflows, broadcast technology, and social media platforms.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
  • Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Passion for sports, storytelling, and enhancing fan experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-end still photography for the Colorado Avalanche.
  • Lead photo asset management process, curating and maintaining PhotoShelter and Greenfly.
  • Develop and implement practices for optimizing team photo galleries.
  • Handle creative photography for team portraits, events, and high-priority brand initiatives.
  • Produce compelling content under tight deadlines.
  • Maintain photography equipment carefully and ensure proper upkeep.
  • Oversee hiring of freelance photography contributors and manage relationships with NHL Photography and League Content Contributors.

Benefits

  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
  • 401K plan
Full Job Description
Job Title: Team Photographer, Colorado Avalanche

Department: Avalanche Agency

Business Unit: KSE

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: Director, Content Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Supervisor Position: No

Posting End Date: 08/01/2026

Avalanche Agency is an entity of KSE and is responsible for content planning, creation and distribution for the Colorado Avalanche.

The Colorado Avalanche are looking for a talented Team Photographer to join our team. The Team Photographer will be responsible for photographing, editing, archiving, ideating, and collaborating creatively. This job entails producing high quality content on tight deadlines for all home games, away games (as needed), practices, campaigns, community events, and any other relevant internal requests. The ideal candidate is a proactive creative with a strong eye, knowledge of the sports photography industry, and a diverse photo experience.

Responsibilities:
  • Create high-end still photography for the Colorado Avalanche.
  • Lead photo asset management process including curation and maintenance of PhotoShelter and Greenfly.
  • Develop and implement best practices for team photo galleries to increase platform performance.
  • Creatively handle Team portraits, Team events, and any other off-site requests that are high priority to partnerships or brand initiatives.
  • Produce and deliver compelling content in high-pressure, deadline situations.
  • Handle photography equipment with care and ensure proper maintenance.
  • Handle oversight and hiring of any freelance photography contributors.
  • Manage relationship with NHL Photography and League Content Contributors.


This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in content operations, production, or management within sports, broadcast, or media organizations.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Deep understanding of digital content workflows, broadcast technology, and social media platforms.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
  • Passion for sports, storytelling, and fans' experience


Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Collaborator with a team-first mentality.
  • Willing and able to think big and take risks.
  • A strong advocate for process and project management.
  • Expert knowledge of professional camera and lighting equipment as well as industry trends across all major brands.
  • Strong knowledge of current social media trends, web content, digital advertising tactics and strategies.
  • An excellent written and verbal communicator that is comfortable sharing ideas across functions, and to different levels of the organization.
  • Self-starter that can work independently
  • Strong attention to detail.

Compensation
  • Base salary range: $75,000-$90,000 based on experience
  • Eligible for annual discretionary bonus


Benefits Include
  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
  • 401K plan


Applications must be received by: 08/01/2026

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