Sports Staff Photographer
Duration: Permanent
Location: Houston, TX
Start: ASAP
Who You Are
The
Sports Photographer shoots and edits imagery based on the content needs
of the organization. Photographers may work independently or with the
direction of the directors of photography or assignments group on the
event or subject. They have intermediate to advanced skills in most
sports photographic areas and subjects including proficiency of digital
photography, video, lighting and editing, photographic technologies
including transmitting content. Sports Photographers shoot a variety
sports events depending on their personal expertise. From sports events
with lower visibility to large scale events, like the World Cup or
Olympics. Some with expertise in portraiture may work on sport client
commissioned assignment and studio portraiture photography. Most are
primarily a sports action shooter. Ideally they will have professional
to advanced level skills in capturing key peak of action with the
quantity and quality needed to support our client commitments. They will
be required to travel for assignment shoots for short and long term
duration. Typically this person will have have 5+ year’s professional
experience.
Your Next Challenge
- Photographs, edits and transmits imagery for editorial and/or commercial markets.
- Will
be responsible for capturing and editing imagery, including stills and
video, to meet the content requirements of our organization.
- Writes copy, captions and general metadata required for accurate descriptions of the content.
- Maintains assigned photo and computer equipment, “gear”, to ensure proper function.
- Develops partnerships with various industry related organizations and athletes.
- Fosters relationships in a strong team environment internally and externally.
What You'll Need
- The ability to consistently deliver quality imagery.
- A minimum 5+ years experience in the industry
- Ability to work as a team with other photographers when needed.
- Possess superb people skills.
- Equivalent undergraduate degree or requisite experience
- The ability to travel, domestically and internationally, on short notice and frequently. This includes a valid passport
- Ability to be available to cover events on-call (on a moment’s notice).
- Potential
to broaden the representation of sports and athletes to more accurately
represent the world in which we live and the region where you work.
Professional To Expert Level Abilities Of These Key Skills
- Digital Photography
- Lighting
- Image Editing (including technology experience with imaging software such as Photoshop).
- Technical capabilities (transmitting, remote camera, digital manipulation, networking).
- Capturing sports events, key sports action and/or studio/portraiture work.
What You Can Expect (Physical and Mental Demands & Requirements):
- Must be physically able to work for extended periods, sometimes over days or weeks, in all environments
- Must be physically able to travel, internationally and domestically
- Ability
and comfort with unusual working conditions: long hours; limited or
exaggerated physical movement; lack of facilities; sometimes dangerous
environments
- Must be able to maneuver or travel
long distances while carrying and using photographic field equipment,
including ancillary technical equipment
- Must be able to physically lift and carry between 25 and 50 lbs. of technology and photographic equipment on a regular basis
$69,100 - $92,100 a year
The
starting salary range for this position at the time of posting is USD
$69,100 to USD $92,100 per annum. Getty Images has different ranges in
different locations within the US, and this range represents the
starting base pay range. Actual compensation will depend on factors
including but not limited to: qualifications, geographic location,
skills, experience, certification, business needs, performance, and
level of responsibility along with the requirements of the position. The
company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any point in the
future. Getty Images is committed to the health and well-being of its
employees and benefits for full-time permanent employees may include
participation in the company incentive program, equity, and benefits
package which is inclusive of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match,
paid company holidays and time off, and paid parental leave. Visit our
career site to learn more about our career opportunities and Diversity
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