Director of Photography, Athletics

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Job Description Summary

This position will provide leadership, organization, and direction
for Wake Forest Athletics photography, including project management
for gameday freelance photography role. Provides leadership and
assistance in the visual storytelling direction for Wake Forest
through photography and graphic design. Additionally, this
individual will be responsible for shooting photography for all
Wake Forest

Athletics events and initiatives. This person will work with the
Senior Director, Creative Media & Content Strategy in the
general workflow of the photographic operations & services of
Athletics to support overall business objectives.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or
immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible
applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Responsible for the overall management and direction of
photography for all Wake Forest Athletics.
Directs and executes a large variety of photography assignments
including on location, studio, and events for the department’s use
and archival purposes.
Captures and produces high-quality images appropriate to each
purpose and presenting a positive image of the Wake Forest
Athletics in conjunction with ACC and NCAA regulations.
In collaboration with colleagues, handles a mix of photographic
assignments, production activities, coordination and consultation,
and office activities. Serves as a source of information for
colleagues and clients on photographic equipment and
techniques.
Determines project goals, locations, and equipment needs by
studying assignments and consulting with the creative team, along
with media relations and fan experience staffs. Collaborates
proactively with colleagues to ensure consistent output of
high-quality photos that meet the needs of various media.
Participates in strategic and creative concept development for
various media products.
Prepares for photo shoots (e.g., scouting locations,
scheduling, renting equipment, etc.) Sets up and takes down
lighting, backgrounds, props, and other equipment.
Processes, adjusts, and enhances digital files for optimum
final results. Ensures that images are edited (color corrected,
scaled, cropped, etc.) and saved in correct file format and
resolution for various media.
Works in conjunction with our coaching staffs for appropriate
photography requests.
Assists in management of Opendorse tool in order to properly
deliver digital files to student-athletes in a timely manner
through Photoshelter agreement.
In collaboration with colleagues and department head, as
appropriate, selects, purchases, and maintains the department's
studio, photographic and related equipment, background properties,
and supplies.
Works with Supervisor on management of photography budget.
Keeps abreast of new developments and technology in the
photography field. Explore new techniques, methods, and equipment
that may improve creative and workflow processes.
Maintains the department’s photographic archives, both digital
and analog. Follows established protocols for file naming, meta
tagging, documenting, and maintaining images. Assists colleagues in
locating appropriate images for various projects.
Scans photographic prints, slides, or negatives into computers
for editing, storage, and electronic transmission.
Create and manage a robust student volunteer program.
Assist fan experience, communication, Deacon Club, and
ticketing staff with the execution of photography needs in support
of ticket sales, attendance, and fundraising.
Provide photo support for coaches recruiting needs, including
maintaining and updating a shared content drive with athletic and
university photos and videos for use in digital recruiting
efforts.
Upholds Wake Forest Athletics branding guidelines &
identity standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Professional, optimistic, positive problem-solver.
Ability to work long hours including nights, weekends, and
holidays
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Work experience and knowledge of video production, including
but not limited to shooting, color correction, editing.
Proven success producing creative and innovative content
strategist, as well as experience in other multi-media production
platforms (web sites, animation, graphic design) desired
Ability to translate ideas and understand limitations in a
variety of creative applications such as
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premier, Photoshop, Prelude,
Lightroom, Google Drive, along with limitations of physical
production and computer generated post production techniques.
Knowledge of professional cameras required.
Must be well-versed in color grading, audio mixing and creating
basic support graphics.
Creative thinker who can balance the institutional brand and
key Athletics initiatives with novel concepts.
Familiarity with digital media workflows and audio production
equipment including the various uses, capabilities, applications,
limitations, and costs.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently; ability to
meet deadlines.
Ability to work in high pressure situations.
Knowledge of superior customer service standards and
practices.
Ability to work after hours and/or weekends and on-call, as
specified by supervisor, and availability to travel with
teams.
Valid driver license with good driving record; must be
insurable.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Experience in photographing athletic events is required.
Bachelor’s Degree and experience in an intercollegiate or
professional athletics environment is required.
Position requires the ability to make decisions and communicate
in a fast-paced environment as well as the ability to work both
independently and in a collaborative group. The ability to work a
non-standard work week which will include nights and weekends.
Required to work quickly, efficiently, and with adaptability
under strict deadlines.
Must possess superior image-making and storytelling
capabilities.
Must collaborate with a variety of media experts across
integrated campaigns.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Experience within NCAA Division I college athletics program
desired.

Other Functions:

Leads Gameday Freelance Photographer, student volunteers and
interns.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for own work

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and
expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job
tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are
required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform
job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her
supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living
community, Wake Forest University conducts background
investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates
being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all
qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, genetic information, disability and
military or veteran status.

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