Freelance Dance Event Photographer — Travel & Paid Perks

DanceBUG Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting at $25/hour

Guaranteed minimum daily and event pay

Paid travel days

Flights, hotels and rental cars paid

Private hotel room

Meals or per diem provided

Up to $700 equipment stipend

Paid training

No editing required

Weekend opportunities

Job summary

DanceBUG is seeking freelance photographers to travel across North America and photograph major dance competitions. You’ll shoot fast-moving performances while DanceBUG handles editing, with support and training before working independently.

The season runs February through June with weekend travel, and dancers include sports, theater and live events. Flights, hotels, per diem and equipment support are provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Live within approximately one hour of a major airport
• Available for regular weekend travel throughout the season
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Passport or REAL ID-compliant driver's license
• Comfortable driving 5–6 hours when required
• Able to work long production days and lift approximately 25 lbs
• Able to successfully complete a criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Photograph fast-moving dance performances under changing stage lighting
• Capture sharp, well-timed action images
• Work alongside DanceBUG's media team at live competitions
• Back up, transfer and upload images using DanceBUG's workflow

Skills

Photography

Action photography

Live events

Sports photography

Tools

Canon cameras

Nikon cameras

Sony cameras

Mirrorless cameras

Job description

DanceBUG is seeking freelance photographers to travel across North America and photograph major dance competitions. You’ll shoot fast-moving performances while DanceBUG handles editing, with support and training before working independently.

The season runs February through June with weekend travel, and dancers include sports, theater and live events. Flights, hotels, per diem and equipment support are provided where applicable.