Photography Coordinator

Vector Media; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,506 - 37,608; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media company is seeking a meticulous Photography Coordinator to manage shooting and tracking photography of outdoor advertising campaigns in NYC. The role demands a keen eye for detail, proficiency in key photography tools, and flexibility to adapt to fast-paced changes. The ideal candidate will work in collaboration with various teams and may work occasional nights and weekends. Competitive hourly pay is offered for this role.

Qualifications

• An online photography portfolio demonstrating your camera-wielding prowess.
• Proficient in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop CC.
• Excellent at navigating around Manhattan on foot/via subway.

Responsibilities

• Photograph various media forms around Manhattan.
• Track all New York campaigns using tools like Excel and Notion.
• Edit and catalog all images taken with Adobe Lightroom CC.

Skills

Team player

Follow-up skills

Positive attitude

Photography portfolio

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Canon DSLR

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop CC

Microsoft Excel

SalesForce

Job description

Join Vector Media as a Photography Coordinator to assist our photography team by taking the reins with shooting all our NYC media. The hyper-organized and energetic individual that takes this role will be responsible for tracking photography of outdoor advertising campaigns from start to finish across the greater New York City area, reporting directly to our National Photography Manager as part of the Marketing department.

About Us: At Vector Media, we’re building the future of Mobility Marketing, where media moves with people, meets them in real life, and makes a lasting impression. We deliver real-world media with real results, connecting brands with audiences in the moments that matter most.

What We Value:

• Creativity: We are resourceful, inventive and take pride in creating dynamic campaigns for our advertisers.
• Collaboration: We value diversity and work in concert as a team.
• Thoughtfulness: We are purposeful in our goals and our efforts to achieve them.
• Accountability: We are responsive and reliable and take ownership of our actions.
• Growth: We value learning, as well as the ambition and perseverance it requires.
• Fun: We’re unabashedly cheeky at times, and never take ourselves too seriously.

Position Summary: We’re looking for a Photography Coordinator to assist our photography team. The ideal candidate is meticulous with time management and can handle a super fast work environment with quick turnaround times.

Responsibilities:

• Photograph various media forms around Manhattan and occasionally outside the city including buses, billboards, special events and charters.
• Assist with daily photo requirements for ‘Proof of Performance’ reports that come from our Sales team.
• Track all New York campaigns, maintaining a live schedule using tools like Excel, Notion, and Salesforce.
• Edit and catalog all images you shoot with Adobe Lightroom CC, using our in-house metadata tagging process.
• Maintain the online photo database, and work with the marketing team to get all clients images they need before the deadline arrives.
• Be the point-of-contact for all NYC Photography, arranging for re-shoots and special requests on the fly.
• Work closely with the Operations team to foster open communication about upcoming installs and any mechanical or dispatch issues that may be encountered with our media.
• Occasionally manage freelance photographers in NYC and other markets.
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas and directions for marketing and communications.

Requirements:

• Team player with exceptional interpersonal and follow-up skills
• Ambitious self-starter with a positive attitude, and a great work ethic
• Takes initiative to solve problems and complete tasks as they arise
• Adaptive to change who thrives in an environment where change is the norm
• An online photography portfolio demonstrating your camera-wielding prowess
• Super motivated to be out on the streets of New York at least 2-3 days per week taking photos of buses and other media
• Able to operate a Canon DSLR for shooting on the streets of Manhattan, and comfortable with navigating around Manhattan on foot/via subway.
• Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop CC is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with SalesForce is a bonus
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Thorough worker and especially attentive to details
• Strengths in organization, prioritization, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
• Must be flexible, able to think on your feet, problem solve on the spot and adapt to changing situations or last-minute requests.
• Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends (once a month at minimum)
• Videography skills / Editing experience are a plus

Pay Range: $26.50/hour - $27.30/hour (equivalent to $55,120- $56,784 annual salary, assuming a 40-hour work week).