Photo Editor

SUMMARY Overview of the position

Have trading cards made an impact on your life? Are you an avid sports fan with a passion for photography? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative environment? The Photo Editor (Sports) position is responsible for sourcing, selecting, cropping, and placing digital images for Upper Deck’s award-winning sports card products. Additional tasks include organizing and labeling photography received from Upper Deck photographers, maintenance of the image library database, and scanning artwork or reflective art. Occasional assistance with photo shoot events and archival review of institutional or personal collections may also be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHL (other sports, AEW and varying entertainment topics are also beneficial).
• Support and adhere to internal Photo Department procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining the Sports Image Database as needed. Image assets need to be organized, inventoried, and accessible in a concise and efficient manner. The ability to identify, differentiate and categorize images depending on end usage is essential.
• Professional demeanor; team player orientation. 
• Ability to interface with internal parties at all levels.
• Strong understanding of photography concepts.
• Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required.
• Acts as a liaison to departmental personnel to track player lists and request changes.
• On an on-going basis, ensure we are maximizing our technology resources.
• Proficiency in the following software or systems: Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office and Excel.

INTERACTION

This position will interact closely with the Photo Manager, other Photo Editors, Production Artists and related team members. Professional and effective communication with supervisors and other departments, using both written and verbal skills is required. 

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree a plus. 
• 3 years of experience in publishing, photography, sports or entertainment information

REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills with good attention to detail.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to concurrently handle multiple, high-priority projects, meet deadlines, organize workload, manage multiple projects, and strategic planning
• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising reasonable discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain flexible work hours based on production requirements. 
• The qualified applicant must possess strong computer skills. 
• A strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; with an emphasis on Photoshop and Bridge. 
• Familiarity with trading cards is preferred. 
• Limited travel on behalf of the Company, with local convention attendance.