Photographer/Team Member Raleigh, NC

Glossy Finish; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Glossy Finish is seeking a Traveling Photographer/Team Member for the Raleigh general area as a contractor (1099). Starting pay is $20/hour with potential for bonuses and travel accommodations, and growth opportunities.

You will gain real-world sales experience, photography skills, and customer service experience at youth sports events. Responsibilities include capturing high-quality images, selling products, assisting with orders, and providing excellent service.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills interacting with children, parents, coaches, and officials.
• Willingness to work long hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Background check may be required for working with youth.
• Reliable transportation to travel to various venues.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality images of youth sports events, including individual and team portraits.
• Maintain and report on the condition of photography equipment.
• Build relationships with clients, parents, coaches, league officials, athletes, and Glossy Finish team.
• Sell products, explain options, secure registrations, and close sales.
• Set up and break down tables, tents, studios, printers, and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Flexibility

Work ethic

Sales knowledge

Job description

Traveling Photographer/Team Member

Contractor - 1099 Raleigh, NC, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Raleigh, NC general area traveling

Starting $20/hour based on experience + sale bonuses and travel accommodations

Are you looking to gain real world sales experience, photography, and customer service skills in youth sports photography? Glossy Finish is the place for you. We are a youth sports photography company that "Captures Moments and Creates Memories" for players and families alike. We offer digital packages and physical prints, depending on the event, that players and parents get to take home with them. We are looking for high energy, friendly, motivated sales people to take team photos, secure registrations, assist with orders, and provide excellent customer service.

Starting pay is $20/hour based on experience + sale bonuses and travel accommodations + growth opportunities.

Must be available for two weekends of the month. Events are typically planned out at least a month in advance.

Must be able to be on your feet for long periods in the outdoors and bending over.

Responsibilities:

• Capture high-quality images: Photograph youth sporting events. Take individual and team portraits, highlighting the athletes' accomplishments and personalities.
• Maintain professional equipment: Ensure all photography equipment is in excellent working condition and up-to-date, and report any damages.
• Build relationships: Establish positive relationships with clients, including parents, coaches, league officials, athletes, and the Glossy Finish team.
• Sell: Present our products, explain options to customers, secure registrations, and close sales.
• Set up/break down: Setting up/breaking down tables, tents, photo studios, printers, and necessary equipment.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to interact effectively with children, parents, coaches, and league officials.
• Patience and flexibility: Willingness to work with young athletes of varying ages and skill levels, and adapt to changing game situations.
• Strong work ethic: Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, to cover sporting events.
• Business acumen: Knowledge of sales and marketing principles to effectively promote and sell photography services and products.

Additional Considerations:

• Passion for youth sports: A genuine enthusiasm for working with young athletes and parents
• Background check: Successful completion of a background check, as required for working with children.
• Reliable transportation: Access to reliable transportation to travel to various sporting venues.
• Internships Available: Get college credit while getting paid over the summer.
• Travel and housing accommodations: We do provide travel and housing, but locals are preferred.
• Potential for growth: Possibility to expand your business and build a successful career in sports photography.

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