APPLY TO BE ON THE
MEDIA TEAM
HELP US CAPTURE THE MAGIC.
At the heart of the Wild Roses Festival lies a unique and transformative journey.
We’re on a mission to encapsulate the essence and energy of the festival going beyond visuals to evoke the full experience.
We’re assembling a select team of media-savvy women to join us in this endeavor, handling photography, videography, and social media storytelling with heart and soul.
Each year, the Wild Roses Festival unites a powerful group of creatives. We are the largest all-female media team in North America led by Media Head, Sofia Katherine.
Our team is known not only for the quality of our work but for how we approach it: with sensitivity, respect, and care. The festival is deeply emotional and intimate, and our coverage honors that space.
What makes this team truly special is its diversity. We welcome both established professionals and emerging creatives photographers, videographers, editors and post-production assistants alike. Each year blends mentorship and growth, with pre-festival training in photojournalism and the nuances of documenting sensitive environments.
This is more than a media team — it’s a community of women learning, creating, and telling stories that move people.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
1. Photographers
Must own a camera with dual card slots.
No editing or culling required.
2. Videographers
Must own a camera with dual card slots and ability to film in high frame rates.
No editing or culling required.
3. Media Hub Team
A. Photo Culler
Experience with culling large amounts of images quickly and a strong eye for photojournalism + storytelling required. PC provided.
B. Photo Editor
Edit with our Wild Roses preset.
Bring your own laptop + Lightroom skills.
C. Video Post-Production Assistant
Trim video clips and help organize video projects in Premiere Pro.
PC provided.
4. Student Shadow Position
A one-of-a-kind mentorship experience for a creative ready to grow.
You’ll rotate through shadow shifts with our veteran media members — from the Media Hub to one of our seasoned photographers and our Media Head.
Your schedule will include both day and night coverage, giving you hands-on experience in storytelling, photojournalism and lighting support alongside our evening photographers.
MEDIA APPLICATIONS
We are seeking digital storytellers.
Availability must be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for shifts on each day.
Volunteer photographer, videographer and student positions are offered in exchange for 4 hours per day (shifts determined by the media head), for a total of 12 hours during festival hours in exchange for full admission and participation. Some shifts may be split into two parts.
Our Media Hub positions require a total of 10 volunteer hours instead of 12, as these are more specialized technical roles with focused production time.
Due to the vulnerable nature of the festival, Media Team Volunteers must approach all imagery, video, and stories with sensitivity and respect. We also host a pre-festival training on documenting sensitivities and storytelling ethics, which all media members are highly encouraged to attend.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
Once accepted (you’ll receive an acceptance letter via email), confirm your placement by paying a $200 deposit. If you’ve already purchased a ticket, it will be refunded after the event.
Media Volunteers who have participated 2+ years in a row will be automatically grandmothered in without a deposit. No refunds will be issued for cancellations less than 30 days before the event or for no-shows.
Questions? Email Sofia Katherine at wildrosesfestivalmedia@gmail.com