Sports Media Specialist (Photo and Video)
About Velox 1:
Velox 1 is a sports media and entertainment startup reimagining professional track & field. Centered around, Race Roulette, a new format where skill, strategy, and luck collide. Our mission is to take the world's oldest sport and transform it into a premium entertainment property where being "Faster isn't enough." Currently in our live field-testing phase, we offer high-performers a front-row seat to building a new sports league from the ground up.
The Role:
We are looking for 2-4 Visual Storytellers to capture the ATL Club Clash (our summer event). You will be responsible for capturing the high-energy moments and broadcast-style imagery to be used in a high-fidelity Proof-of-Concept for future streaming and sponsorship pitches.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capture the Action: Execute shot lists including but not limited to finish-line reactions, mid-race action shots, and athlete B-roll.
- Dynamic Coverage: Use provided equipment (DJI Mini Pro 3 Drone) to capture unique aerial broadcast angles of the races.
- Club Media Packages: Capture enough content of each participating club and deliver assets in the form of a Club Media Package.
Requirements:
- Ownership of professional-grade photo/video equipment
- A strong portfolio demonstrating an “eye” for motion and storytelling
- High-automony worker and an ability to excel with low day-of-event oversight
- Preferred: Experience in sports photography or cinematography
- Preferred: Knowledge of how a traditional Track & Field competiton functions and general Track & Field knowledge
Why Join This Project? (Key Benefits for You):
This is a project-based, unpaid R&D phase for a startup that is currently non-revenue generating. Because of that, your “pay” is unconventional: We are investing in your professional pedigree and portfolio.
- High-Stakes Portfolio Pieces: You will serve as part of a production team creating a high-fidelity Proof-of-Concept" designed for pitches to major sports networks, streamers, and sponsors.
- Direct Mentorship & Professional Coaching from Founder: You will work directly with the founder, Rilwan “RJ” Alowonle Jr., former All-American (UNC) and 7-year professional hurdler (Team Nigeria). Beyond Track & Field, RJ brings 5 years of experience as a Strategy & Marketing Senior Consultant at Deloitte and 2 years in a stategic operations consulting role at Chick-Fil-A headquarters.
- Career Strategy Sessions: As part of this project, you will receive personalized career-focused meetings to help you translate this experience (and any prior experience you have) onto your resume, and how to craft a story that best positions you to land future roles at top-tier companies.
- Creative Ownership: Unlike a typical internship where you will be limited in opportunity exposure, in this role you will have significant ownership over work-products such as the Club Media Packages and the visual identity of a brand-new sports league.