Travel Action Photographer — Dance & Live Events

DanceBUG Inc.

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Starting at $25/hour
Guaranteed minimum daily payment
Paid travel days
Flights, hotels, rental cars paid by/D
Private hotel room
Meals or per diem

Job summary

DanceBUG Inc. is seeking freelance photographers to travel across North America and photograph major dance competitions during February–June. You will learn our workflow and join a team covering live events with training provided.

Experience with fast-moving subjects is welcome; training includes two live sessions before independent work. Must be US-based and able to travel on weekends as required.

Qualifications

  • Experience shooting fast-moving subjects in sports or live events.
  • Willingness to travel across North America and work weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Photograph fast-moving dance performances under varying stage lighting.
  • Capture sharp, well-timed action images for competition coverage.
  • Collaborate with DanceBUG's media team at live events.
  • Back up, transfer and upload images using DanceBUG's workflow.

Skills

Sports photography
Dance photography
Live events
Action shots

Job description

DanceBUG Inc. is seeking freelance photographers to travel across North America and photograph major dance competitions during February–June. You will learn our workflow and join a team covering live events with training provided.

Experience with fast-moving subjects is welcome; training includes two live sessions before independent work. Must be US-based and able to travel on weekends as required.

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