The Boston Fleet, a team in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), has posted a job listing for a team photographer, detailing specific compensation rates and responsibilities. The role requires capturing images of home games, practices, and events, with pay rates including $500 per game, $175 per practice, and $700 for marketing days. The position, based in the U.S., demands 2+ years of sports photography experience and access to professional equipment, while noting it is seasonal and part-time.
Payments for Home Games Practices and Events
The photographer will be compensated $500 per home game, $175 for each practice, and $700 for marketing days, with payments tied to completed assignments. Coverage includes approximately four home games monthly, four practices, and four team events, alongside training camp starting in mid-November. The role emphasizes capturing “player personalities” and “storytelling content” for social media and league platforms.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Candidates must have 2+ years of sports photography experience, proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and a portfolio showcasing sports photography. Key duties include editing and delivering images meeting PWHL brand standards, organizing file metadata, and collaborating with team staff. The photographer is expected to provide their own camera equipment and editing software, with no work visa sponsorship offered.

Seasonal Position Details
The role is described as “seasonal, part-time” and not eligible for benefits. The PWHL emphasizes operational excellence and inclusion in its mission, though the job posting does not mention broader league initiatives. The photographer will work closely with the team to coordinate coverage, with compensation structured around scheduled assignments rather than a fixed salary.
The job listing reflects the PWHL’s focus on media production as it expands, with the Boston Fleet’s photographer role highlighting the league’s reliance on freelance talent for visual storytelling. Source