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
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Kroenke Sports amp; Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, 1STBANK Center, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports amp; Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
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 amp; 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
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports amp; Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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