Photographer

JKLM Energy, LLC•Village of Orchard Park, NY

3d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buffalo Bills are looking for a talented Team Photographer to join the photography staff. The Team Photographer will be responsible for photographing, editing, archiving, ideating, and collaborating creatively. This job entails producing high quality content on tight deadlines for home games, practices, studio campaigns, community events, and business development objectives as well as other relevant internal requests. The ideal candidate is a proactive creative with a strong eye, knowledge of the sports photography industry, and a diverse photo experience.

Requirements

2-4 years of relevant professional experience
At least one year of experience working full time for a team or university athletics department.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
Must submit a digital portfolio to be considered.
Advanced skills: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, Capture One, and Microsoft.
Strong working knowledge of Sony Alpha cameras and Profoto Lights.
Advanced knowledge of lighting techniques, both strobe and continuous lighting.

Nice To Haves

Expert collaborator with a team-first mentality.
Willing and able to think big and take risks.
A strong advocate for process and project management.
Expert knowledge of professional camera and lighting equipment as well as industry trends across all major brands.
Strong knowledge of current social media trends, web content, digital advertising tactics and strategies.
An excellent written and verbal communicator that is comfortable sharing ideas across functions, and to different levels of the organization.
Multi-tasker that is comfortable in an environment of ambiguity, where decisions need to be made quickly.
Demonstrated leadership in setting expectations, coaching and managing freelancers.
Self-starter that can work independently and show initiative to solve problems in new ways.
Strong attention to detail.
Results oriented with strong strategic instincts.

Responsibilities

Create high-end still photography for the Buffalo Bills.
Assist in photo asset management process including curation and maintenance of PhotoShelter and physical archive.
Work with Corporate Partnership Marketing to ensure a high-quality of photo production across social media, website content, creative assets, sales, and marketing collateral.
Develop and implement best practices for team photo galleries to increase page views, ad revenue generation, and long-term success.
Pitch and execute photo essays.
Creatively handle studio portraits, on-location events, concerts, press conferences, food, and venue photography.
Produce compelling content in high-pressure, deadline situations.
Provide production assistance to all Bills Marketing staff as needed.
Handle photography equipment with care and ensure proper maintenance.
Represent the Buffalo Bills in a professional manner.
Other related duties as requested.

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable medical plan options
Fully paid dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
Supplemental vision care and critical illness coverage
401(K) with employer matching
Discretionary annual employer defined contribution
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, holidays, volunteer time, diversity awareness days, paid parental leave
Employee comp season tickets and parking
Discount on team store merchandise and Fanatics NFL Shop
Onsite fitness facilities
Employee cafeteria
Social and community volunteer events
Learning and development growth opportunities