Photo Manager I

Human Kinetics•Champaign, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of HK’s Product Development Unit (ProdDev) is to conceptualize, design, develop, create, manage, and produce high-quality text, visual, and multimedia content, delivered in print and digital forms, for instructors, coaches, athletes, professionals, students, and others seeking information about physical activity and sport. The Photography & Video Department is a part of this unit. As a member of the Photography & Video department, the Photo Manager I is the ProdDev expert responsible for conducting internal and external photo searches according to the quality, budget, and schedule expectations established by the Acquisitions Editor. They participate in various duties related to photo and video shoot planning and provide administrative support to the Photography & Video department, routinely demonstrating adaptability and teamwork. The Photo Manager I functions at the entry level in all aspects of the position.

Requirements

A 2-year degree in photography, office management, or related field, or high school diploma and equivalent work experience is required.
Shoot-related travel requires a valid driver’s license and a Real ID for domestic travel.
2+ years’ experience in a professional environment with responsibility for managing processes, reporting, or schedules.
Experience working in a team environment.
Skilled in Microsoft Office or comparable word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Skilled in use of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
HK Values: Integrity
Resourcefulness
Effort
Respect
Teamwork
Stewardship
Plus ProdDev Competencies: Accountability
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Computer literacy
Decision making
Financial awareness
Functional expertise and usage
Planning and organizing
Quality orientation
Results orientation
Stress tolerance
Plus, for Photo Search Manager I role: Conceptual thinking
Data gathering and analysis
Negotiating
Oral communication
Self-confidence
Sociability and networking
Written communication
Cultural awareness
High level of professionalism
Written communication

Nice To Haves

Experience with buying/selling photography, negotiating license terms and fees.
Experience with digital asset management systems and content management systems.
Experience with photo software such as Photo Mechanic, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ACR/ Lightroom.
Creative arts orientation
Customer focus
Initiative
Innovation orientation
Continuous learning
Technology expertise and usage

Responsibilities

Conducts both internal and external photo searches for various projects as requested by HK staff, according to the project’s quality, schedule, and budget parameters.
Promotes the inclusion of diverse imagery in HK products.
Manages relationships with photo vendors to acquire appropriate imagery at best prices with license terms beneficial to HK.
Keeps Photo Vendor document up-to-date with current terms and pricing.
Requests, receives, and pays for photos selected from outside sources.
Maintains records of photos and videos purchased from vendors by accurately entering data about photo and video use and cost in appropriate data stores.
Manages the logistics of photo and video productions (including stock shoots), including booking travel arrangements, recruiting models, scouting local shoot locations, and reserving facilities as needed.
Promotes the inclusion of diverse imagery in HK products.
Assists with local photo or video shoots, including marketing-related shoots and stock shoots as assigned.
Provides administrative support for the Photography and Video department, including processing complimentary copies of products for models and freelance photographers/ videographers, processing expense reports, coding invoices, and completing monthly video project budget reports.
Tracks other department metrics as assigned.
Works with other Photo/Video department teammates to ensure photo images are stored and organized appropriately for project and archival use.
Contributes to HK’s profitability by working productively and ensuring photo search budgets and schedules are met.
May assist with location shoots that require travel.
Shares suggestions for possible stock photo shoots with teammates in the Photography & Video department based on working knowledge of content in, or missing from, HK’s Digital Asset Management system.
Considers topics repeatedly requested in searches and discussions with teammates in Editorial, Cover Design, or Marketing regarding their photo needs.

Benefits

Learn more about our perks and benefits here: https://us.humankinetics.com/pages/human-kinetics-compensation-benefits-information
Human Kinetics is committed to building a more diverse workforce. We welcome BIPOC candidates and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.
Human Kinetics is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Human Kinetics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR at 217-403-7609.

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