Director of Photography

Naval Academy Athletic Association•Annapolis, MD

9d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), home to one of the nation’s most tradition-rich and mission-driven athletic programs, is seeking an innovative, creative and highly motivated Director of Photography to lead the visual storytelling efforts for Navy Athletics. This position plays a critical role in capturing and communicating the spirit, excellence and impact of 36 varsity athletic programs at the United States Naval Academy. The Director of Photography will create compelling imagery that elevates the Navy Athletics brand across recruiting, marketing, communications, fundraising and fan engagement platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in photography, visual communications, multimedia production or related field is preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional photography experience, preferably in collegiate athletics, professional sports or a fast-paced content environment.
Demonstrated expertise in sports action photography, portrait photography and visual storytelling.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Lightroom and Photoshop.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
Ability to work nights, weekends and travel as required by athletic schedules.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative communication skills.
Experience managing creative content for Division I athletics programs or sports organizations.
Knowledge of social media content trends and digital engagement strategies.
Experience with remote lighting setups, studio photography and multimedia integration.
Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead photographer for Navy Athletics, covering athletic competitions, special events, ceremonies and departmental initiatives.
Produce high-quality photography content for use across digital, social media, print, advertising and external communications platforms.
Develop and execute creative visual storytelling strategies that align with the mission and brand identity of Navy Athletics and the United States Naval Academy.
Manage photography workflows including editing, archiving, metadata organization and distribution of assets, often in real time during live events, ensuring that images are tagged and distributed to digital platforms within minutes of action occurring.
Collaborate closely with communications, creative services, marketing, recruiting and external relations staff to support departmental objectives.
Coordinate with the communications team and individual student-athlete photo shoots, studio sessions and special creative projects.
Coordinate and supervise the work of freelance and student photographers.
Maintain and manage photography equipment and recommend future technology investments.
Ensure timely delivery of photography assets for media, social and internal stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned