Seasonal Events Photographer

Cleveland Guardians•Cleveland, OH

24d

About The Position

Our teammates are at the core of what we believe in: People, Collaboration, Learning, and Excellence (PeopleCLE). We look to hire individuals who are committed to our purpose of uniting and inspiring our city through the power of team. Our mission is to win the World Series while creating a compelling fan experience. If you believe you possess these important traits, please consider a career with the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians are looking for service minded teammates, who are committed to working together to help us create amazing memories for fans, each other and all visitors to Progressive Field. PRIMARY PURPOSE : Support Cleveland Guardians’ photography needs and processes with a primary focus on non-baseball content such as community events and special programming. This role involves capturing, editing, and tagging photos, while also contributing to the asset management system. Responsible for producing timely, engaging content that enhances fan engagement and tells a compelling story across various platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in photography, journalism or related field
Minimum 4-6 years of professional sports or event photography experience
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, Lightroom or comparable editing software
In-depth knowledge of photo camera equipment, compression, and file formats
Strong expertise in photo editing and the ability to work efficiently under pressure to achieve best photography shots
Familiarity with baseball rules and scoring (or ability to learn quickly).
Desire to work collaboratively in an innovative atmosphere
Robust interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
Highly organized, with good time management skills and attention to detail
Capable of working under deadline pressure
Available to work extended hours for all homes games as dictated by job responsibilities and workload
Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Demonstrates the ability to read, speak, comprehend, and communicate effectively to perform job duties and interact with coworkers.
Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners, teammates, and the public.
Ability to build robust, professional relationships with teammates by demonstrating interpersonal skills, approachability, and a collaborative spirit contributing to a positive, respectful work environment.
Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the role as outlined in the job description, which may include extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, or navigating a multilevel ballpark.
Adapt quickly and effectively to a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse work environment.
Ability to act according to organizational values and service excellence at all times.
Willingness to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

Captures compelling visual content at non-gameday events such as community outreach programs, fan activities, staff events, and other team-related happenings both on and off-site.
Produces high-quality photography and videography utilizing a variety of camera lenses and techniques to capture dynamic and powerful visual that tells a compelling story to fans and the public.
Collaborates closely with the Live Experience department and other teammates to execute cohesive and successful photography shoots
Assists in the management and maintenance of the organization's photography asset management system organizing a comprehensive digital photo library
Performs asset tagging and maintains asset organization ensuring efficient access and retrieval of images for various purposes
Contributes to “day-of” engaging visual content for social media platforms, website, and other digital channels, showcasing the team's personality and connection with the community as needed
Assists with larger Live Experience department production shoots and other projects as needed, contributing to the overall success of the team’s photography efforts
Uploads and edits photos post-event, curating and selecting the best images to upload to an online portfolio
Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to technical and practical problems that may occur during photography and video production
Maintains detailed log of best shots and captured content during production streamlining the selection and distribution process
Provides back-up, live-action game photography support as needed