What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Sports Photographer position at Glossy Finish?
Are you a sports photographer looking to expand your portfolio, travel, and learn the ways of sports photography? Look no further as Glossy Finish is the home for you. We are a youth sports photography company that "Captures Moments and Creates Memories" for players and families alike. We are looking for photographers to travel to photograph sporting events. Traveling with a reliable vehicle is a requirement. Starting pay is $20/hour based on experience travel if you are not local. Below is a list of our remote events. Please make sure to identify which event(s) you can attend. Remote Event Dates and Locations: Babe Ruth World Series 16u-18u. Branson, MO. July 27th - August 4th.Cal Ripken World Series 12u-16u. Branson, MO. August 5th - August 15th. Cal Ripken World Series 11u. Crown Point, IN. August 6th - August 15th. Babe Ruth World Series Softball. Florence, AL. July 24th - August 1st. Cal Ripken World Series 8u. Florence, AL. August 2nd - August 7th. Phenom America Basketball. Long Beach, CA. July 22nd - August 22nd. Cal Ripken World Series 8u. Marlton, NJ. August 17th - August 22nd. Baseball for All. Rockford, IL. July 19th - July 25th. Ripken Lakefront. Sandusky, OH. June 21st - June 26th. All Ripken Baseball. Sandusky, OH. June 27th - June 30th. Ripken Bayshore. Sandusky, OH. July 5th - July 10th. All Ripken Softball. Sandusky, OH. August 20th - August 23rd. Cal Ripken 10u. Stafford, VA. August 6th - August 15th.Responsibilities:Capture high-quality images: Photograph youth sporting events, capturing the action, emotion, and spirit of the athletes. Take individual and team portraits, highlighting the athletes' accomplishments and personalities. Maintain professional equipment: Ensure all photography equipment is in excellent working condition and up-to-date, and report any damages.Build relationships: Establish positive relationships with clients, including parents, coaches, league officials, athletes, and the Glossy Finish team.Market services: Promote photography services through online portfolios, social media, and networking with youth sports organizations.Stay current with trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest photography techniques and technologies in the youth sports photography industry.Qualifications:Reliable transportation (Required): Access to reliable transportation to travel to various sporting venues. Across state lines if needed. (mileage, flights, and housing provided)Photography skills: Demonstrated expertise in sports photography with a strong portfolio showcasing youth sports images.Knowledge of youth sports: Understanding of various youth sports, including rules, strategies, and key moments for capturing compelling photographs. Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to interact effectively with children, parents, coaches, and league officials. Patience and flexibility: Willingness to work with young athletes of varying ages and skill levels, and adapt to changing game situations.Strong work ethic: Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, to cover sporting events.Business acumen: Knowledge of sales and marketing principles to effectively promote and sell photography services. Additional Considerations:Passion for youth sports: A genuine enthusiasm for working with young athletes and photographing their sporting experiences.Background check: Successful completion of a background check, as required for working with children.Benefits:Creative expression: Ability to use your artistic skills to capture memorable moments in youth sports. Travel and housing accommodations: Mileage compensation. Flights and housing accommodations are covered, no cost to you. Potential for growth: Possibility to expand your business and build a successful career in youth sports photography.Get a better insight into our culture at GlossyFinish.com/workApplicant Privacy Notice:Glossy Finish collects and processes personal information submitted in connection with your job or contract application, including contact details, resumes, portfolios, and application communications. We use this information to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and manage our recruitment process, in accordance with applicable law.Your information may be shared with internal team members and trusted service providers involved in hiring. We do not sell applicant personal information.By submitting an application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed as described in our Applicant Privacy Statement.For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at work@glossyfinish.com.
Salary : $20 - $30