Photographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional photography experience, with significant experience in sports and live events.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-level action photography, storytelling, and brand-driven work.
• Strong visual instincts, timing, and compositional awareness.
• Expert knowledge of professional camera systems, long lenses, and advanced lighting techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office software.
• Ability to manage digital files, databases, and shared drives effectively.
• Effective time and resource management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays and travel extensively during the NFL season.
• Must work all home and away games.
• Must be comfortable working in a high-intensity setting, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering quality results.
• Must be able to lift 20–50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and work with hands for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, professional certification in photography, or commensurate work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the game-day photography coverage plan, including building shot lists and assigning photographers.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to build and evolve the roster of freelance photographers.
• Photograph all Buccaneers home and away games, capturing action, sideline storytelling, and defining moments.
• Identify and execute opportunities for signature imagery that defines seasons, players, and moments.
• Photograph studio, flat-lay, and lifestyle shoots, particularly for merchandise and product-based content.
• Maintain and evolve editing standards, color consistency, and image selection.
• Ensure rapid image turnaround, including real-time delivery on game days and at events.
• Cover in-season practices and offseason programs, including OTAs, Rookie Camp, Mini Camp, and Training Camp.
• Research and implement emerging photography trends, post-processing techniques, and hardware and software advancements.
• Photograph community events, activations, and corporate initiatives, emphasizing storytelling and brand representation beyond the field.
• Photograph major press conferences, including Draft, Free Agency, and Ring of Honor events, as well as additional press conferences as needed.
• Cover events across departments, including Digital Media, Community Relations, Corporate Partnerships, Guest & Member Relations, Football Operations, and Ownership.
• Photograph player, coaching, and staff headshots using AP guidelines for internal use and throughout the NFL.
• Upload and maintain the team photo archive on the Buccaneers asset management server, including accurate metadata, captions, and historical tagging.
• Photograph players during the team’s asset shoot day for Marketing, Digital, and Sales materials.
• Collaborate with the Buccaneers’ social media, video, design, public relations, and marketing teams.
• Coordinate with NFL Photography, external platforms, and league partners as required.