About the position
The Cincinnati Reds are looking for a passionate and skilled Team Photographer to oversee all photography needs for the organization. This entry-level position involves capturing and editing images that highlight the excitement and atmosphere of Reds games and events, effectively telling the team's story through vibrant imagery. The role requires a self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with various teams to fulfill photography requests.
Responsibilities
- Photograph all 81 home games, capturing pregame, in-game, and postgame moments, and provide real-time content to the Social Media team.
- Capture images at non-game events year-round for various Reds departments, including the Reds Community Fund, Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, Ticketing & Corporate Partnerships plus Reds Spring Training, Reds Caravan and Redsfest.
- Serve as the primary resource for all organizational photography needs, fulfilling internal and external photo requests.
- Collaborate closely with Creative and Social Media teams to identify, edit, and archive the best images for use.
- Manage and organize the team's extensive photo library, cataloging/tagging images in PhotoShelter for easy retrieval.
- Assist Creative, Social Media, and Production teams on projects as needed.
- Assist with overseeing and assigning work to two seasonal photography interns.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in photography, Photojournalism, Visual Communications, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in sports photography or a similar field.
- Proven experience in sports and live event photography, with a strong passion for baseball.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and PhotoMechanic.
- Knowledge of Sony mirrorless digital cameras preferred.
- Strong collaboration skills with the Creative and Social Media teams to achieve the desired artistic direction and content priorities.
- Knowledgeable in sports and social media photography best practices, industry trends, and live-action techniques.
- Ability to work in restricted areas with a high level of professionalism, trust, and respect for players, staff, and the Reds' front office, including Baseball Operations and Media Relations teams.
- Discretion and good judgment when capturing behind-the-scenes content.
- Familiarity with photo tagging practices for efficient digital asset retrieval in PhotoShelter.
- Proficient in setting up and executing photo shoots.
- Comfortable in fast-paced environments, with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Professional and/or collegiate sports experience preferred.
