Team Photographer

This position has been filled - Job#: 453374873

Job Summary

Responsibilities-

• Document interesting moments on and off the court to tell the story through photography and video.
• Shoot photos and video at home and road games with a unique, purposeful eye.
• Capture behind-the-scenes moments in the training room, weight room and at team practices.
• Attend team-organized community and sponsorship events and appearances as well as player-driven community events and appearances both in and out-of-market.
• Storytelling topics through photography and video in this role include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
• Capturing informal, organic and personal moments and events with players and staff.
• Capturing the “Life on the Road” for both individual players and the team.
• Capturing unique moments at the NBA Summer League games and practices.
• Capturing unique moments at the practices and games.
• Capturing impactful moments for the NBA Draft.
• Special projects to be assigned as developed and could include shooting player portraits, player signings and uniform unveilings.

• A Bachelor’s degree, technical degree, or four years’ experience in a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of high-definition (HD) cameras, videography, and creative lighting techniques.
• Possess best-in-class still photography and videography skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and demonstrate skillful storytelling, editing, and videography abilities through a portfolio of work samples.
• Strong decision making and the ability to produce and distribute work in real time, while working with the brand team on long-term projects.
• Strong knowledge of current social media trends.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and handle feedback with ease.
• Ability to show engagement and collaboration with departments across the organization.
• Strong teamwork aptitude and intrinsically motivated by the desire to see a group succeed as opposed to individual accolades.
• Confident and disciplined work ethic to produce efficiently on tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent relationship building and communication skills to include the ability to gain the trust of players, coaches and staff required.
• Alignment with Values and culture
• Ability and desire to protect confidential information.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of work time.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and Holidays.