Freelance Event Photographer

Mission Bit; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Bit is seeking a creative event photographer to capture school events around the Bay Area, primarily in San Francisco. You will photograph highlights, guest interactions, speakers, and student moments, then edit and upload the images to Mission Bit’s Google Photos folder.

You’ll have control of your availability and may handle 8–10 events per year. This role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to contribute to branding of social media and student showcases.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as an event photographer.
• Some knowledge of photo editing software.
• Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability.
• Reliable transportation for events around the Bay Area.
• Able to stand for 1-5 hours.
• Maintain availability calendar up to 6 months out.

Responsibilities

• Photograph event highlights, guest interactions, speakers, and candid moments.
• Edit and deliver photos promptly to meet deadlines.
• Follow event shot lists and coordinate with the team.
• Upload edited images to Mission Bit's Google Photos folder.

Skills

Event photography

Availability

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Job description

About Mission Bit

Mission Bit equips youth with hands‑on computer science and AI education that builds confidence, technical skills, and pathways to meaningful careers in technology. Our brand is built on a deep passion for empowering young innovators who reflect our diversity to become leaders of the global technology revolution, developing solutions that serve our whole community.

The role

We are looking for a creative individual who views the various parameters of a live event not as constraints, but rather as a palette to work with. This professional should possess the skills to capture brand photography suitable for social media, marketing materials, and other company communications. Ideally, we are seeking a candidate who is eager to add 8-10 events to their calendar each year. All events are around the Bay Area, primarily in San Francisco. Events can range from field trips to student showcases to formal gala fundraisers.

What you'll be doing

• Photograph event highlights, guest interactions, speakers, and candid atmosphere in a myriad of indoor settings, typically 1 to 5 hours per event.
• Maintain the quality and creativity of work, coupled with an easygoing, affable demeanor around guests, partners, and our high school-aged students.
• Follow the event shot list and align with the schedule. Ensure all notes and schedules needed are received and thoroughly reviewed ahead of time for your assigned shoots.
• Back up and upload edited images to Mission Bit's Google Photos folder promptly, following deadlines and needs of the organization. You recognize the importance and sensitivity of the data.

How work is assigned

• Events will be assigned 1-4 months in advance, so you'll know ahead of time if you have other commitments.
• You have full control over your availability, so you can book other gigs or even hold a full-time job.
• Our red line: Once you are assigned an event, you are responsible for it. If another opportunity comes up that you wish to pursue instead, you are responsible for connecting with the team to discuss alternatives.

We'd love to hear from you if you...

• Have 1-3 years of experience as an event photographer
• Have some knowledge of photo editing softwares
• Have afternoon, evening, and weekend availability, as events may happen after business hours, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays
• Have reliable transportation for events all around the Bay Area
• Are able to be on your feet for 1-5 hours
• Are able to maintain an accurate availability calendar up to 6 months out

$100-$150 / hour

Mission Bit is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.