Full-Time
Photography Manager
Posted on 9/5/2025
Angel City
201-500 employees
Women's soccer club with community programs
Compensation Overview
$70k - $85k/yr
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Hybrid
 Art, Graphics & Animation (1) |
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- 4–7 years of photography experience, ideally within sports, music, editorial, or lifestyle brands
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a mix of sports action, portrait, behind-the-scenes, and editorial work
- Mastery of photo editing and management software such as Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, and Capture One
- Proven experience managing and organizing large volumes of visual assets within an asset management system (experience with ScorePlay is a bonus!)
- Comfortable owning pre-production and post-production logistics, including gear, lighting, shot lists, and edit reviews
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail—able to manage time-sensitive requests with accuracy
- Positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented mindset with a team-first attitude
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and non-traditional hours, including games
- Ability to travel to cover away games, often for 1-3 days at a time
- Capture stunning, brand-aligned photography across matches, training, events, merch campaigns, and studio sessions
- Own tagging, asset management, and link distribution across departments and stakeholders
- Curate photo selects with a strong brand eye to ensure consistency across all content channels
- Plan and execute shoots—from concepting and gear prep to lighting and location scouting
- Develop a strong rapport with players, staff, and creatives to enable authentic storytelling
- Manage and schedule a roster of freelance photographers for gamedays, events, and special projects
- Lead day-to-day workflows between photography, content, comms, and brand teams
- Collaborate closely with creative and social teams on visual planning, coverage needs, and calendar alignment
- Uphold ACFC brand standards and photography guidelines across all deliverables
- ScorePlay experience is a bonus
Angel City FC is a professional women’s soccer club in Los Angeles that competes in the NWSL and blends sport with community impact. Fans access home-game tickets via mobile at BMO Stadium, and the club earns from merchandise, sponsorships, and community initiatives that attract funding. It differentiates itself by tying a social mission and inclusivity to its business, using multiple revenue streams beyond ticket sales. Its goal is to grow women’s soccer in Los Angeles while empowering diverse communities and creating pathways for youth through sport.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$250M
Headquarters
Inglewood, California
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NWSL attendance grew 25% to 10,000 per match, expanding ticket revenue potential.
- DoorDash extended seven-figure sponsorship through 2027, providing stable partnership revenue.
- Ali Riley Player Futures program drove 15% Q1 2026 merchandise sales increase.
What critics are saying
- Missed NWSL playoffs every season since inception erodes fan attendance and sponsorship value.
- Bob Iger's ESPN broadcast rights conflict triggers forced divestiture within 12-24 months.
- New NWSL franchises dilute LA media market share and talent availability significantly.
What makes Angel City unique
- Record $280M NWSL valuation with $35.4M revenue in 2024 outpacing competitors.
- Disney CEO Bob Iger ownership enables unmatched media and distribution partnerships.
- Purpose-driven 10% community impact model attracts ESG-focused sponsors like Tampon Tribe.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Phone/Internet Stipend
Catered lunch
Snacks and beverages
Complimentary tickets to home games
Bi-annual performance reviews
Dog-Friendly HQ in Santa Monica
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 0%02 April 2026 By: Josh Caplan Angel City FC head coach Alex Straus named March NWSL Coach of the Month. Straus has led his team to three wins from three, putting them at the top of the table NEW YORK (April 2, 2026) - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced today that Angel City FC head coach Alex Straus has been named NWSL Coach of the Month for the month of March by the NWSL Media Association and the league's on-air broadcast talent. Straus guided Angel City to an unblemished record in March, winning all three of their matches, while scoring the most goals in the league (9) and tying for the fewest goals allowed (2), leaving Angel City at the top of the table with the best goal differential in the league. The NWSL Coach of the Month is selected by the NWSL Media Association, a collection of writers that cover the league consistently, and the NWSL's on-air broadcast talent. Awards for the month of March are based on performances during regular season matches.
Angel City launches "ACFC Player Futures," With founding captain Ali Riley leading the platform's first chapter. LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2026) - Angel City Football Club (ACFC) today announced the launch of "ACFC Player Futures," a professional development program within the ACFC business organization that helps retired players gain real-world experience in marketing, partnerships, community impact, and operations of a professional women's football club. ACFC's first-ever captain, Ali Riley, who retired at the end of the 2025 NWSL Season, helped club leadership shape the program and will participate as its first ACFC Players Futures Commercial and Creative Partner, marking the next chapter in her professional journey. More than a traditional ambassador role, ACFC Player Futures act as active contributors to the club's brand, revenue, and long-term business growth, receiving mentorship and guidance and ensuring that the leadership they forged on the pitch continues to shape the club off it. "I've always believed that players should have a voice in shaping the future of the clubs they represent," said Riley. "Angel City gave me the platform to lead on the field. This next chapter is about building from a different vantage point, contributing to the club's commercial growth, storytelling, and long-term vision, which I care deeply about. If we want women's football to continue evolving, we need pathways that allow players to step into leadership beyond the pitch. I'm proud that Angel City is creating that blueprint." "Angel City was founded to reimagine what a sports organization can be, not just on the pitch, but in the way it empowers our fans, community, players, and staff," said Willow Bay, Owner, ACFC. "As our first-ever captain, Ali helped set the tone and drive for the club's football culture, standards, and global identity from day one, so it's fitting that she's helping us launch and build ACFC Player Futures as we continue to evolve, while also gaining real exposure to and experience from some of the best commercial and business minds in sports." In her role as Commercial and Creative Partner, Riley will work alongside the club's marketing and partnerships team on brand strategy, partnership innovation, and alumni platform development, bringing the insight of a founding player to the club's commercial and cultural initiatives. Her work will focus on strengthening the connection between Angel City's on-field identity and its broader ambitions as one of the most progressive organizations in global sport. She will also collaborate on the vision, programming, and hosting of Angel City's Alumni Weekend on August 23 at BMO Stadium. Riley's extraordinary pro soccer career has spanned nearly two decades, five World Cups, and four Olympic Games. She earned her first cap with the New Zealand Women's National Team in 2007 and went on to appear 163 times for the senior national team, the second most in history. Her club career saw her play around the world for top-flight clubs, including FC Rosengård (2012-2018), Chelsea FC Women (2018-2019), Bayern Munich (2019-2020). Domestically, she had successful stints in with FC Gold Pride (2010), Western New York Flash (2011), and Orlando Pride of the NWSL (2020-2021) and finally she returned home to LA with Angel City in 2022. Beyond her work with Angel City, Riley continues to expand her impact across sport and media. She recently announced her latest media endeavor as the co-host of her new podcast in partnership with Just Women's Sports "Time Wasting" alongside Kelley O'Hara. She recently became a founding investor and owner at LOVB San Francisco, serves as a studio soccer analyst, and is building a growing presence in sports storytelling, reflecting her broader commitment to shaping the future of the game both on and off the field.
National Women's Soccer League launches Hands-Only CPR effort, led by player Savy King. The Savy King of Hearts foundation, the American Heart Association and the NWSL unite to boost CPR readiness across all 16 of the league's teams DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2025 - National Women's Soccer League and Angel City FC defender Savy King are teaming up with the American Heart Association on a groundbreaking league-wide initiative to equip all NWSL 16 teams with the lifesaving skills of Hands-Only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) education. The initiative aims to empower players, staff and coaches with the knowledge and confidence to act in a cardiac emergency. The initiative was announced tonight at the NWSL Awards ceremonies in San Jose, California and broadcast on ESPN2. "When someone has a sudden cardiac arrest, immediate CPR can mean the difference between life and death. At the American Heart Association our work is focused on improving bystander CPR rates for everyone, everywhere," said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association. "Thanks to the leadership of the NWSL and to Savy King for championing this effort to help people understand just how critical it is to be prepared to act. This work will save lives as we continue build a Nation of Lifesavers." This commitment will make the NWSL the first American professional sports league to have all of its players, coaches and staff from all teams trained in this lifesaving skill. The Hands-Only CPR trainings will be conducted during the 2026 preseason, with certified instructors guiding participants through the chain of survival- two-step technique recommended by the American Heart Association: calling 911 and pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest. Over half of the individuals who experience a sudden cardiac arrest outside hospitals don't receive immediate CPR - leading to a 90% fatality rate, according to the American Heart Association. Learning Hands-Only CPR takes just 90 seconds and can double or triple survival chances. "We're proud to be the first professional sports league to implement CPR training at this scale by training both those on the field and on the sidelines," said NWSL Commissioner, Jessica Berman. "This initiative reflects our commitment to player safety, community impact and leadership in health education." As part of the initiative, the NWSL is also launching a new player ambassador program, featuring one representative from each team who will serve as a CPR awareness advocate both on and off the field. The program will be led by Savy King, whose passion for health education and community engagement makes her a natural leader for this effort. "What happened on the pitch inspired me to launch my foundation, Savy King of Hearts, to raise awareness about heart health and CPR education. I'm so proud to team up with the NWSL and the American Heart Association to make sure every player, fan and family member knows how to respond in a crisis," King said. "It's simple, powerful, and it can make all the difference. This is more than just a training - it's about saving lives." The player ambassador program will include social media campaigns and public service announcements (PSAs) throughout the 2026 season, amplifying the message that anyone can be a hero with just two hands. The American Heart Association is the global leader in CPR, publishing the official guidelines for CPR and, for more than 60 years, creating resuscitation science, education and training. The Nation of Lifesavers is the Association's most recent demonstration of its commitment to CPR education and in support of its goal to double survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest by 2030. The American Heart Association, committed to changing the future of health for all, and the NWSL have already been teaming up in other ways since 2023 as a part of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition and are among the founding members of the initiative which was initially established by the National Football League. The coalition is actively advocating for all 50 states to adopt evidence-based public policies that will prevent fatal outcomes from cardiac arrest among high school students. According to the American Heart Association, more than 23,000 children under the age of 18 experience cardiac outside of a hospital annually, and about 40% of those occur among student-athletes. It is a leading cause of death for student-athletes nationwide. With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important. If a teen or adult collapses, witnesses should immediately call 9-1-1 emergency services and begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute and a depth of approximately two inches. Hands-Only CPR is chest compression-only CPR. Learn CPR today, visit www.heart.org/nation. * Multimedia is available on the right column of this release link. * Video interview with expert, Annie Arens, M.D., CPR/AED photos, demos and infographic available here. * Bystander CPR | Bystander CPR Infographic (PDF) * Hands-Only CPR Resources * Hands-Only CPR vs CPR with Breaths * Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack * Take 90 seconds to learn how to save a life at www.heart.org/HandsOnlyCPR. The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public's health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. The National Women's Soccer League is the premier women's professional soccer league in the world featuring national team players from around the globe. The clubs are Angel City FC, Bay FC, Boston Legacy FC, Chicago Stars FC, Denver Summit FC, Gotham FC, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current, North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns FC, Racing Louisville FC, San Diego Wave FC, Seattle Reign FC, Utah Royals FC, and Washington Spirit. National Women's Soccer League: Jennifer Levine: [email protected]
NBA Legend Chris Paul, Solina Chau, Ina Coleman, and Paul Bernon Join Angel City FC Ownership Group.
Angel City Football Club (ACFC) today announced the appointment of Julia Victor as its Chief Marketing Officer, a new role at the club.