Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from PGA TOUR
Job overview
The Photography Associate at PGA TOUR supports the Photography team by managing photography operations including editing, archiving, and capturing images to enhance the company's media assets.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves editing and archiving photos, creating caption templates, coordinating with Media Rights Management, capturing player and staff headshots, assisting other departments with photo needs, and occasionally photographing events and tournaments.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in digital media or related fields, at least one year of digital photography support experience, proficiency with Photo Mechanic, Adobe Photoshop, and Lightroom, familiarity with Nikon and Sony cameras, and strong writing and photo captioning skills. Sports photography experience, especially in golf, is preferred.
Company information
PGA TOUR is a leading organization in professional golf, known for its high standards and extensive media coverage of golf tournaments and events.
Team overview
The Photography Associate works closely with photographers, project managers, and producers within the Photography team and Creative Studios department.
Unique job features
This role offers opportunities to work on high-profile golf events and involves a mix of creative photography and media management tasks, including travel to tournaments.
Company overview
The PGA TOUR is a premier organization in professional golf, responsible for organizing and overseeing numerous golf tournaments primarily in the United States and North America. They generate revenue through sponsorships, broadcasting rights, ticket sales, and merchandise. Founded in 1929, the PGA TOUR has a rich history of promoting the sport and supporting charitable causes, with significant contributions to local communities through its events. The organization is known for its commitment to excellence and the development of golf globally.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience with digital photography support, especially your skills in photo editing, archiving, and metadata management using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Photo Mechanic.
Emphasize your familiarity with Nikon and Sony camera equipment and your understanding of photographic principles, composition, and sports photography, ideally including golf or similar events.
Apply through multiple channels such as the PGA TOUR corporate careers site, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable job boards to maximize your visibility for the Photography Associate position.
Connect with current Photography team members or Creative Studios staff at PGA TOUR on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent PGA TOUR photography projects or expressing your enthusiasm for sports photography and the opportunity to contribute to their team.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'photo editing,' 'archiving,' 'metadata entry,' 'photo captioning,' 'sports photography,' and 'Adobe Photoshop,' ensuring your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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