Maddie Washburn discovered her dream job in an opportunity earned while studying at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
A senior double major in journalism and sports media, Washburn is preparing to receive her degree on May 8. She came to the university with a knack for photography that she honed and developed into a passion. It led her to the sidelines where she snapped images of Huskers in action, NFL stars in the Super Bowl and the recent NFL Draft.
Washburn earned an internship with the NFL for fall 2020. It was intended to be in-person, but due to COVID-19, the four-week opportunity turned into a virtual opportunity. Washburn made the most of it, learning as much as possible from professional sports photographers virtually.
“It was a little scary, but it was something I was very grateful for because I didn’t want (the internship) to be completely canceled,” she said. “I knew that I could still learn a lot.”
The four-week program ended with Washburn getting the chance to shoot for a regular season Chiefs game and then the Super Bowl.
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