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Photography

Chelsea Music Festival · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Photography Objectives

By the end of the Festival, interns should be able to:
Showcase an ability to work in a Classical Music setting, respectful of the very sensitive and specific sound conditions
Create a portfolio that reflects the nature of the Festival, bringing together the performing, culinary, and visual arts
Work respectfully alongside hired professional photographers and professional artists and musicians
Duties

During the course of the Festival, interns will:
Act as a documentarian for the Festival, both onstage and backstage
Familiarize themselves with previous Festival photography and aesthetics
Communicate with Administrative team regarding specific promotional needs prior to and during the Festival and act as a liaison with hired photographers
Assist in the management of hired photographers on site to communicate specific site conditions and photographic needs
Upload all photography to organization Dropbox following the Festival
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The ideal intern candidate possesses:
Their own camera and appropriate lenses
Knowledge of how to operate in a very sensitive audio environment during performances
Ability to upload film when needed to Dropbox account
Strong communication skills to be able to talk with administrative team regarding photography needs as well as an ability to communicate with Festival artists
A strong photography portfolio including an ability to work in low-light environments and also showcasing strong documentarian skills
Desired Majors

Art - photography
Additional Application Materials

Portfolio of at least 20 images, or a website/social media source with at least 20 images