Seasonal Sports Photographer

DanceBUG; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in dance media as a Sports Photographer! This exciting role involves capturing dynamic dance performances and managing data while traveling across Ontario. With nearly 25 years of excellence, this firm offers innovative products and a collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity to showcase your skills in photography while enjoying paid training and covered travel expenses. If you have a passion for dance and photography, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark in the industry!

Benefits

Paid training

Travel and accommodation covered

Single occupancy hotel room

Paid travel time

Equipment stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of photography experience, especially in dynamic environments.
• Ability to manage data and work production hours.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality images of dance performances with precision.
• Manage data and communicate with team members effectively.

Skills

Photography

Camera Settings Adjustment

Data Management

Low-Light Shooting

Travel Flexibility

Tools

DSLR Cameras

Custom Software

Monopod

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

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.

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/work Wednesday through Monday 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:
Become part of DanceBUG Inc. and help us set the standard in dance media.