Game Day Creative Photographer, Department of Athletics

Wake Forest University   Winston Salem, NC   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 22, 2024
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Job Description Summary

The Game Day Creative Photo Freelancer is an hourly position that will assist the Creative staff with game day needs to create the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina.

Job Description

Essential Functions:
  • Serve as a member of the Creative team on athletic game days for various sports to carry out game-specific creative photography needs and responsibilities:
  • Set up technology prior to the event needed to cover the game properly.
  • Assist in the capture of pregame and in-game moments with the team.
  • Manage cards and data archiving during the event.
  • Edit quick turn photo content needed for social media and in-venue elements during and immediately following the event.
  • Game day arrival time will be two to three hours prior to each non-football event, unless otherwise noted. Football game days may require arrival up to five hours prior to kickoff.
  • Ensures all assigned tasks are carried out in compliance with department, University, ACC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Standing / walking for up to six hours.
  • Lifting and moving items up to 75 pounds.
  • Possess visual acuity to operate golf carts, equipment, manage crowds and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
  • Physically and mentally capable of performing CPR and basic first aid.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Other Functions:

None

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Experience in operating Sony camera equipment
  • Experience in utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite
EducationBachelor's degree or relevant experience in photography, communications, social Media or related field

Experience Relevant experience in photography and social media.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
  • Highly organized and ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines
  • Strong initiative to solve problems
  • Extraordinary focus on customer service
  • Willing to work in a team atmosphere where expectations are set and managed while giving staff flexibility to do their assigned task
  • Ability to work long hours including nights and weekends.
Accountabilities:

Responsible for own work.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Part 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.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.


Wake Forest University

Winston Salem , NC