Creative - Senior Photographer

Buccaneers; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are seeking a Senior Photographer to capture the energy, intensity, and identity of Buccaneers football, collaborating with the Creative Director to set the visual direction.

The role covers game-day and practice photography, rapid image delivery, and ongoing collaboration with cross-functional teams to produce premium imagery for marketing, digital media, and brand initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional photography experience, with significant experience in sports and live events.
• Bachelor’s degree professional certification in photography preferred or commensurate work experience

Responsibilities

• Manage coverage plan for game day photography team, including shot list build out and assignments.
• Photograph all Buccaneers home and away games, capturing premium action, sideline storytelling, and defining moments
• Collaborate with Creative Director to build and evolve roster of freelance photographers
• Maintain and evolve editing standards, color consistency, and image selection
• Ensure rapid turnaround of images, including real-time delivery across gamedays and varying events.
• Cover practices during the season and all offseason programs (OTAs, Rookie Camp, Mini Camp, Training Camp, etc.)
• Proactively research and implement emerging photography trends, post-processing techniques, and hardware/software advancements to ensure the team remains at the forefront of sports and lifestyle creative.
• Capture a wide range of non-football community events, activations, and corporate initiatives with a focus on storytelling and brand representation beyond the field.
• Shoot major press conferences to include Draft, Free Agency and Ring of Honor and additional press conferences as needed
• Capturing various events across all departments (Digital Media, Community Relations, Corporate Partnerships, Guest & Member Relations, Football Operations, Ownership)
• Shoot Player, Coaching and Staff headshots using AP guidelines to be used internally and throughout the NFL
• Upload, maintain and evolve the team’s photo archive with accurate metadata, captions, and historical tagging to the Buccaneers asset management server
• Shoot players during the team’s asset shoot day for use in Marketing, Digital and Sales materials
• Collaborate closely with the Buccaneers’ social media, video, design, PR, and marketing teams
• Coordinate with NFL Photography, external platforms, and league partners as required

Skills

Action photography

Lighting techniques

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Editorial storytelling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in photography or related field

Tools

Camera systems

Long lenses

Asset management systems

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vision is to be the premier NFL Franchise both on and off the field that sets the standard in global sports entertainment and embodies the spirit of Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.

Mission

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization’s vision is to be the flag-bearer for Tampa Bay past and future, while driving the next generation of NFL culture. The Buccaneers aim to employ individuals whose professionalism and dedication align with our vision.

Position Description

The Senior Photographer is responsible for capturing the energy, intensity, and identity of Buccaneers football. This role is responsible for producing iconic imagery that reflects the team’s legacy, championship culture, and connection to the Tampa Bay community. This role will work closely with the Creative Director and VP of Creative to establish the creative vision and photographic style.

Essential Functions

• Manage coverage plan for game day photography team, including shot list build out and assignments
• Collaborate with Creative Director to build and evolve roster of freelance photographers
• Photograph all Buccaneers home and away games, capturing premium action, sideline storytelling, and defining moments
• Identify and execute opportunities for signature imagery that defines seasons, players, and moments
• Proficiency in studio, flat lay, and lifestyle photography, specifically for merchandise and product-based shoots.
• Maintain and evolve editing standards, color consistency, and image selection
• Ensure rapid turnaround of images, including real-time delivery across gamedays and varying events.
• Cover practices during the season and all offseason programs (OTAs, Rookie Camp, Mini Camp, Training Camp, etc.)
• Proactively research and implement emerging photography trends, post-processing techniques, and hardware/software advancements to ensure the team remains at the forefront of sports and lifestyle creative.
• Capture a wide range of non-football community events, activations, and corporate initiatives with a focus on storytelling and brand representation beyond the field.
• Shoot major press conferences to include Draft, Free Agency and Ring of Honor and additional press conferences as needed
• Capturing various events across all departments (Digital Media, Community Relations, Corporate Partnerships, Guest & Member Relations, Football Operations, Ownership)
• Shoot Player, Coaching and Staff headshots using AP guidelines to be used internally and throughout the NFL
• Upload, maintain and evolve the team’s photo archive with accurate metadata, captions, and historical tagging to the Buccaneers asset management server
• Shoot players during the team’s asset shoot day for use in Marketing, Digital and Sales materials
• Collaborate closely with the Buccaneers’ social media, video, design, PR, and marketing teams
• Coordinate with NFL Photography, external platforms, and league partners as required

Management Responsibilities

This position does not manage employees.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective time and resource management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Experience & Education

• 7+ years of professional photography experience, with significant experience in sports and live events
• Bachelor’s degree professional certification in photography preferred or commensurate work experience

Technical Knowledge

• Proficient with computers and standard office software
• Ability to manage digital files, databases, and shared drives effectively

Additional Technical Knowledge

• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-level action photography, storytelling, and brand-driven work
• Strong visual instincts, timing, and compositional awareness
• Expert knowledge of professional camera systems, long lenses, and advanced lighting techniques
• Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel extensively during the NFL season
• Extended evening, weekend work hours sometimes required
• Required to work all home and away games
• Must be comfortable working in a high intensity setting, meeting tight deadlines and delivering quality results

Physical Fitness Standards

• Computer and desk work a significant part of daily activities
• Must be able to lift 20 – 50 pounds
• Sitting, standing, working with hands for extended periods of time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Buccaneers Team LLC (the “Club”) provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Club reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks if there are changes to circumstances or conditions of the Club’s business, competitive considerations, and the work environment.

Accommodations

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements set forth herein are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening.

At-Will Employment

The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will,” meaning the Club has the right to terminate the employee’s employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any employee.

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It is the policy of the Buccaneers to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status, including sexual orientation and gender identity.