PHOTOGRAPHER for Indianapolis Marathon, November 5th

W Washington St, Indianapolis IN

Description

MarathonFoto is a leading sports photography company that photographs athletes around the world including at the marathon majors in Boston, Chicago, and New York. The participants can view and purchase their race photos on www.marathonfoto.com. We will also be the official photographer of the Indianapolis Marathon, half marathon and 5k that will be held on November 5th. We are looking for skilled photographers to complete our team. Photography jobs available: • POSED PHOTOS of runners with their medals after they crossed the finish line. Need to be very dynamic, outgoing, and ready to approach the athletes so they stop and smile to take the photo. • ACTION PHOTOS of runners on the course while they run. We will assign you a specific location on the course. Experience in sports photography is necessary. No selling or post-production editing is required. We provide: • Media like SD/CF/XQD and collect them at the end of the event to avoid any issue with transferring the images. • Clear guidelines of the type of photos you will be taking. Your team leader will assist you throughout the race. Pay: we guarantee $25/hour plus bonus based on the quality and number of photos taken. Payment will be processed about 10 days after the event. This is a temporary, part-time, event-based job. There may be an opportunity to work multiple events depending on events scheduled in your area. Time commitment: 7.00 am - 3:00 pm is the estimated time. This is a temporary, event-based job. Requirements: - Photography equipment. - Excellent knowledge of your own equipment and photography to take good quality photographs of participants during the event - The ability to stand, move quickly and hold the camera for the duration of the event. All our events are outdoors and in the elements. Photographers must be willing and able to work in these conditions. - The ability to work quickly, efficiently, and make good decisions while multi-tasking at a very fast pace. - The ability be flexible and to adapt to the change of pace and circumstances that could arise during the event. - The ability to adhere to a schedule, arrive on time for event, stay for the duration of event, and have reliable transportation. - Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the USA Please apply by sending an email to [email protected] and include 1) CV 2) highlighting your photography experience 3) Camera model, zoom lenses and external flash you have. If you do not have an external flash, please specify it.