Seasonal Sports Photographer

DanceBUG Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DanceBUG Inc. seeks a Sports Photographer to capture dynamic dance performances. This role requires 5+ years of photography experience, managing data, and traveling to events. Competitive daily compensation is offered along with covered travel expenses and equipment stipends.

Benefits

Paid training in February

All travel and accommodation expenses covered

Single occupancy hotel room provided

Travel time paid

Equipment Stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Photographer required.
• Experience shooting dance, live-action, or concerts preferred.
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License needed.

Responsibilities

• Capture well-composed images of dancers.
• Manage data using custom software.
• Travel to events across the Province.

Skills

Photography

Data Management

Communication

Tools

DSLR Camera

Camera Lenses

Job description

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Company Overview:

DanceBUG, a trailblazer in Dance Media and Software, is renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in the dance community. We specialize in distributing and streaming dance media through our platform, DanceBUG.com

Position: Sports (Dance) Photographer

Duration: February - June 2025

Location: Ontario, Canada

Company Overview:

DanceBUG, a trailblazer in Dance Media and Software, is renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in the dance community. We specialize in distributing and streaming dance media through our platform, DanceBUG.com

Celebrated as the industry standard in Dance Videography and Photography, we have been serving the dance community for nearly 25 years with innovative products like “Video Judge” and a comprehensive suite of software for Registration, Scheduling, Tabulation, and Streaming.

What we Do at DanceBUG: Check out this link => https://youtu.be/I6wJsZcP8oI

Role Overview:

DanceBUG is seeking talented photographers to capture dynamic dance performances with precision and flair. This role involves shooting high-quality images, managing data, and traveling to events across the Province.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture well-composed images of dancers and fine-tune camera settings for optimal results
• Manage data using custom software on a provided laptop
• Upload and/or ship data as required.
• Communicate with your assigned Coach, Managers, and Onsite Contacts
• Travel to events
  
  

Requirements:

• 5+ years as a Photographer
• Experience shooting dance, live-action, sports, concerts, or theatre
• Experience shooting in low-light environments
• Ability to adjust camera settings (exposure, white balance, ISO, etc.) on the fly
• Ability to manage data and work “production” hours
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License
• Must pass a Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector check
• Able to travel/workWednesday throughMonday or as needed
  
  

Equipment Requirements:

• 2 Professional level DSLR camera bodies (Mirrorless preferred)
• 2 of the following lenses (F2.8 or 4.0), compatible with both camera bodies:
• 24-70
• 24-105
• 24-120
• 70-200
• 2 or more camera batteries + charger
• Monopod
• 4 cards with a minimum of 64GB storage capacity

Perks:

• Paid training in February - both in a classroom and infield environment
• All travel and accommodation expenses are covered
• Single occupancy hotel room provided
• Travel time paid
• Equipment Stipend
  
  

Key Dates:

• Training: February(To be determined)
• Work Days:
• Feb 26-March 2, 2025
• March 5-9, 2025
• March 13-16, 2025
• March 19-23, 2025
• March 26-30, 2025
• April 2-6, 2025
• April 9-13, 2025
• April 23-27, 2025
• April 30-May 4, 2025
• May 7-11, 2025
• May 14-18, 2025
• May 21-25, 2025
• May 28- June 1, 2025
• June 4-8, 2025
• June 11-15 +(To be determined)
  
  

Compensation: $300-400 per day + Equipment Stipend + ALL expenses

Apply Now:

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