About the position
DanceBUG is hiring experienced photographers for our February–June competition season. If you have experience shooting sports, concerts, dance or other fast-moving live events, we'll train you on our workflow and the world of dance photography. You shoot. We handle the editing.
Responsibilities
Photograph fast-moving dance performances under changing stage lightingCapture sharp, well-timed action imagesWork alongside DanceBUG's media team at live competitionsBack up, transfer and upload images using DanceBUG's workflowRequirements
Authorized to work in the United StatesLive within approximately one hour of a major airportAvailable for regular weekend travel throughout the seasonValid U.S. driver's licensePassport or REAL ID-compliant driver's licenseComfortable driving 5–6 hours when requiredAble to work long production days and lift approximately 25 lbsAble to successfully complete a criminal background checkTwo Canon, Nikon or Sony mirrorless camera bodies24–105mm, 24–120mm, 24–70mm or 35–150mm constant-aperture zoom70–200mm zoomf/2.8 preferred; f/4 acceptedFour 64GB+ memory cards and compatible card readerMinimum three batteries and two chargersMonopodNice-to-haves
Experience shooting sports, concerts, dance or other fast-moving live eventsDance photography experience is not requiredComfortable shooting in manual mode with continuous autofocus (Servo/AF-C) under changing lighting conditions.Benefits
Starting at \$25/hourGuaranteed minimum daily and event payPaid travel daysFlights, hotels and rental cars paid by DanceBUGPrivate hotel roomMeals or per diem providedUp to \$700 equipment stipendPaid trainingNo editing requiredConsistent weekend opportunities throughout the season
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