Lead Photographer

Job Title
Lead Photographer, Athletics Department

Pay Range
$58,000 - 11-months

Staff Level
S4

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hours
Standard University business hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (academic year); 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (summer). Hours may vary based on operational needs. This is an 11‑month, full‑time position: August 1 – June 30.

Job Type
Full‑time

Description
Syracuse Athletics is seeking a lead photographer who will oversee all aspects of photography for the athletics department. The lead photographer will serve as the department’s chief photographer, coordinating coverage for all 20 sports, shooting photoshoots, and other events (Cuse Awards, press conferences, etc.). This position will also supervise a student photography intern program, providing training, assigning shooting responsibilities, and scheduling office hours. The lead photographer will also oversee photo asset management for the department.

Education and Experience

Three or more years of experience photographing athletic events

Bachelor’s Degree in Photography, Film, or a related major, or two years of proven related freelance work

Ability to make decisions and communicate effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Strong planning and organizational skills

Excellent verbal, written, computer, and personal relations skills

Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds

Ability to work in a team environment, as well as individually

Skills and Knowledge

Strong understanding and demonstrated passion for sports photography, photo shoots, lighting, etc.

Demonstrated working experience with photography equipment, including cameras, lighting setups, etc.

Demonstrated working experience with metadata and tagging services

Demonstrated working experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Strong organizational and planning skills

Strong communication, supervisory and leadership skills

Strong teaching skills

Experience in an intercollegiate or professional athletics environment

Ability to deliver quality work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

Ability to work an irregular schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Serve as the department’s chief photographer; coordinate coverage for all 20 sports, photo shoots, and other events (Cuse Awards, press conferences, etc.)

Oversee student photography intern program: provide training, assign shooting responsibilities, and schedule office hours

Oversee photo asset management for the department, including storing and organizing digital photography, managing metadata, tagging and naming files for maximum organization and ease of searching

Provide photo editing and other photo content creation assistance for use on social media, advertising, print and other needs as directed by the Assistant AD of Creative Services; upload photos to INFLCR

Travel to selected games/events

Physical Requirements
Not applicable.

Tools/Equipment
Not applicable.

EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

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