Company Background

Founded in 1959, the Buffalo Bills are one of the most storied franchises in the National Football League (NFL). The Bills have won the AFC East division title five consecutive years, as well as won two American Football League (AFL) Championships (1964-1965), and an NFL record four straight AFC Championships (1990-1993) that included four trips to the Super Bowl. Located in Orchard Park, New York, the Bills are proud to be a member of the Western New York Community for more than 55 years.

Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the Buffalo Bills in 2014 and are only the second owners in the team’s history. Terry Pegula rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected leaders in the energy industry, and the Pegula’s are one of the few professional sports owners to operate franchises in multiple sports, also owning the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), Buffalo Bandits (NLL), and Rochester Americans (AHL).

Position Overview

The Buffalo Bills are looking for a talented Team Photographer to join the photography staff. The Team Photographer will be responsible for photographing, editing, archiving, ideating, and collaborating creatively. This job entails producing high quality content on tight deadlines for home games, practices, studio campaigns, community events, and business development objectives as well as other relevant internal requests. The ideal candidate is a proactive creative with a strong eye, knowledge of the sports photography industry, and a diverse photo experience.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Create high-end still photography for the Buffalo Bills.
• Assist in photo asset management process including curation and maintenance of PhotoShelter and physical archive.
• Work with Corporate Partnership Marketing to ensure a high-quality of photo production across social media, website content, creative assets, sales, and marketing collateral.
• Develop and implement best practices for team photo galleries to increase page views, ad revenue generation, and long-term success.
• Pitch and execute photo essays.
• Creatively handle studio portraits, on-location events, concerts, press conferences, food, and venue photography.
• Produce compelling content in high-pressure, deadline situations.
• Provide production assistance to all Bills Marketing staff as needed.
• Handle photography equipment with care and ensure proper maintenance.
• Represent the Buffalo Bills in a professional manner.
• Other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience
  • At least one year of experience working full time for a team or university athletics department.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Must submit a digital portfolio to be considered.
• Advanced skills: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, Capture One, and Microsoft.
• Strong working knowledge of Sony Alpha cameras and Profoto Lights.
• Advanced knowledge of lighting techniques, both strobe and continuous lighting.

Core Competencies

• Expert collaborator with a team-first mentality.
• Willing and able to think big and take risks.
• A strong advocate for process and project management.
• Expert knowledge of professional camera and lighting equipment as well as industry trends across all major brands.
• Strong knowledge of current social media trends, web content, digital advertising tactics and strategies.
• An excellent written and verbal communicator that is comfortable sharing ideas across functions, and to different levels of the organization.
• Multi-tasker that is comfortable in an environment of ambiguity, where decisions need to be made quickly.
• Demonstrated leadership in setting expectations, coaching and managing freelancers.
• Self-starter that can work independently and show initiative to solve problems in new ways.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Results oriented with strong strategic instincts.
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates both in an office setting and in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Live event coverage consists of being around loud stadium noise as well as walking through crowds of fans.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, run, reach, stop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

• Ability to operate, transport and manipulate camera equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions for prolonged periods of time, including severe cold and snow.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate camera equipment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work all Buffalo Bills games, home and away.

Travel

Intermittent travel will be expected in this role.

Compensation

• The role has an anticipated annualized salary range is between $60,000 - $70,000. Salary will be based on the level role offered in accordance with candidate’s experience, qualifications and internal team equity.

Benefits & incentives

• Medical Plans: Comprehensive and affordable medical plan options; fully paid dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance; supplemental vision care and critical illness coverage
• Investments: 401(K) with employer matching; discretionary annual employer defined contribution
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, holidays, volunteer time, diversity awareness days, paid parental leave
• Bills Experience: Employee comp season tickets and parking; discount on team store merchandise and Fanatics NFL Shop
• Wellness: Onsite fitness facilities and employee cafeteria
• Bills Culture: We offer many social and community volunteer events as well as learning and development growth opportunities

The Buffalo Bills are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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