Here are some responsibilities of a sports photographer: 

• Capture action: Take fast-paced photos of players, fans, and stadium action 
• Edit: Edit videos and sound to create highlights and full game footage 
• Upload: Upload photos and videos to a digital asset management system for easy retrieval 
• Provide turnaround: Provide images quickly for web, social media, and news media 
• Work with others: Work with student journalists and sports writers, and assist with event setup and clean-up 
• Cover a variety of events: Photograph at Home/Away events, Playoffs and other events 
• Work with athletes: Work with athletes to capture their personality and sport 
• Work with sponsors: Work with athletes to help build their brand and portfolio