Photographer Seasonal Tour Team

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com . WORK TYPE Remote LOCATION DETAILS NJ - Ocean Township WORK HOURS Thursday – Monday Seasonal Tour Team: Candidates must be available to work weekends Travel from January–June Pay rate: $20.50/hour HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. When passion, courage, and craftsmanship are put into something, positive things will happen. OneBeat Dance Brands produces the most exciting, high-energy, innovative events in the dance industry. We are a growing family of brands dedicated to creating the best experience possible for our dancers, teachers, and attendees. Our brands currently include Beyond the Stars, Groove, Breakout, and Reverb! Collectively, we host over 200 regional dance competitions, 9 national finals, and 13 fall dance conventions per season. Join us and become a part of the energy and excitement of OneBeat! One Beat a Varsity Achievement Brand is looking to hire a Photographer ; Photographers are responsible for capturing our events through the camera lens. They will photograph every dance that crosses the stage using the provided stationary Canon DSLR camera. Additional responsibilities include identifying standout performances for the Content Producer to review and share with the Social Media Coordinator. Photographers are also responsible for setting up and managing the event lighting software throughout the competition. Responsibilities of this position include: Set up photo equipment. Set up stage lighting. Capture photos of every dance. Photograph special moments that occur at our events, such as awards ceremonies and onstage celebrations. Toggle between lighting cues for when a dance performs, in-between dances, and for award ceremonies. Provide Content Producer with a list of standout entries for great social media photos. Possess a basic understanding of shot composition, framing, and color balance to consistently capture visually compelling and well-balanced photos. Break down photo and lighting equipment after the event has concluded. Comply with all policies and procedures listed in the employee handbook. Adhere to all other duties as assigned by event director or designee. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES Must be 18 years or older Ability to work long event days (8–16 hours) Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. (event equipment, merchandise bins, staging materials) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Comfortable working in loud, dynamic and fast-paced environments. Flexibility and adaptability in responding to shifting event needs. EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE HS Diploma or GED (required) Previous event dance industry experience preferred but not required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. #LI-EM1 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. OUR VALUES Service - We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. OUR BENEFITS We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include: Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment! Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.