Lead Photographer-Creative Services

Posting Details

Posting Details



Job # 038619 Department Code 34210-7051 Department Athletics Job Title Lead Photographer-Creative Services Location Syracuse, New York Pay Range Commensurate with experience Staff Level S4 FLSA Status Exempt Hours
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
The lead photographer will serve as the department’s chief photographer, coordinating coverage for all 20 sports, shooting photoshoots, and other events (Cuse Awards, press conferences, etc.). This position will also supervise a student photography intern program, providing training, assigning shooting responsibilities, and scheduling office hours. The lead photographer will also oversee photo asset management for the department. This involves the storing and organization of the digital photography. It also includes the management of metadata, tagging and naming of files for maximum organization and ease of searching by any of the department’s content creators. Photography equipment (cameras lights, etc.) will also need to be maintained by the lead photographer, as well as the photography budget.

The lead photographer must conduct all these tasks and responsibilities in a manner compliant with NCAA, University and Athletic Department standards and protocols. This position involves travel for select sports in-season and post-season, and other events. The lead photographer reports directly to the Assistant Athletics Director – Creative.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Film, or a related major from an accredited college or university, or two years of proven related freelance work. Three or more years of experience photographic athletic events. Job Specific Qualifications

• A strong understanding and demonstrated passion for sports photography, photo shoots, lighting, etc.
• Demonstrated working experience with photography equipment, including cameras, lighting setups, etc.
• Demonstrated working experience with metadata and tagging services.
• Demonstrated working experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong communication, supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Experience in an intercollegiate or professional athletics environment.
• Ability to deliver quality work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to work an irregular schedule including, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to make decisions and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, and personal relations skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as individually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department’s chief photographer. Coordinate coverage for all 20 sports, photo shoots, and other events (Cuse Awards, press conferences, etc.).
• Oversee student photography intern program, providing training, assigning shooting responsibilities, and scheduling office hours.
• Oversee photo asset management for the department. This involves the storing and organization of the digital photography. It also includes the management of metadata, tagging and naming of files for maximum organization and ease of searching by any of the department’s content creators.
• Provide photo editing and other photo content creation assistance for use on social media, advertising, print and other needs as directed by the Assistant AD of Creative Services. Upload photos to INFLCR .
• Travel to select games/events.
• Assist in the identification and transfer of digital photo assets for approved NIL and business partner revenue opportunities (NFTs, etc.), marketing for internal assets, and other internal projects.
• Assist in the maintenance of all photography equipment and advise on any equipment needs and purchases.
• Maintain photography budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
* Tools/Equipment
* Application Instructions
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