Photographer/Camera Operator for National Dance Competition Tour

StarQuest Dance Competition is a nationwide dance competition, touring to 70+ cities each year to deliver a truly unique experience to young performers. We are looking for motivated, positive, people-oriented leaders to join our touring Road Warrior team!

What POSITIONS are we looking for?

Photographer/Camera Operator: Each tour has 2 camera team members onsite, alternating a few times daily between both of these positions. The photographer position is a sports photographer, responsible for capturing the physical peaks and emotional moments throughout each and every performance. Confidence in artistic consistency and endurance are important as you will often shoot up to 100 photos per entry with only 18-20 seconds between each entry for 2-3 hours at a time. Camera operation is live, fixed center-house tripod shooting. Strong skills in anticipating quick motion, maintaining consistent composition, and a willingness to learn are required. These photos/videos are immediately sent to the lobby for on-site viewing; retouching is not an option which means a strong eye is a MUST!What QUALITIES do our Road Warriors possess?

A love of providing a great experience to guests of all ages!Impeccable logistical and problem-solving skillsStrong communicationMastery of time management and multitaskingPrior experience working in a fast-paced environmentAbility to load in, load out, and carry heavy equipmentSkill in moving quickly through time and spaceAbility to work well on little to no sleep (And thrive while doing it!)Sense of humorWhat’s in it for YOU?

This is a truly unique experience that will allow you to grow personally and professionally. You’ll work side by side with people who love what they do and who strive to find the best way to overcome obstacles and accomplish a common goal. It is challenging, yet extremely rewarding. With this type of work and schedule, you will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to evaluate your own skills and grow to your fullest potential.

Interview Dates:

We will be hiring throughout October - December for the 2027 season through virtual interviews. These will be scheduled on an individual basis.

Mandatory Training Event for all Road Warriors*:

January 8th, 2027: Virtual Training -To be attended virtually from your home baseJanuary 12th – 18th, 2027: In-Person Training-Training will be hosted in Lancaster, PA. StarQuest will arrange travel and boarding for this time.*Pay provided. Transportation and lodging provided for in-person training.

Tour Dates:

January 22nd – May 30th , 2027 (Excluding March 26th- 28th)**Most weeks, you will travel to the event on Thursday early morning and return home on Monday afternoon

Additional Details:

-Positions have no union jurisdiction

-Competitive pay with seasonal and yearly increases (pay rates provided prior to interview)

-Travel, food (provided or per diem), and double occupancy lodging provided on the road

- We host 3 to 5 events every weekend of our season, which vary in size. The average Road Warrior works 15 weekends throughout the season.

Want to embark on this journey with us?

Please go to the website below. There you will find detailed job descriptions and information on how to apply.

http://www.starquestdance.com/join-us/road-crew/

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $600.00 - $1,200.00 per week

Benefits:

Employee discountWork Location: On the road