Seasonal Events Photographer

Our teammates are at the core of what we believe in: People, Collaboration, Learning, and Excellence (PeopleCLE). We look to hire individuals who are committed to our purpose of uniting and inspiring our city through the power of team. Our mission is to win the World Series while creating a compelling fan experience. If you believe you possess these important traits, please consider a career with the Cleveland Guardians.

The Guardians are looking for service minded teammates, who are committed to working together to help us create amazing memories for fans, each other and all visitors to Progressive Field.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Support Cleveland Guardians’ photography needs and processes with a primary focus on non-baseball content such as community events and special programming. This role involves capturing, editing, and tagging photos, while also contributing to the asset management system. Responsible for producing timely, engaging content that enhances fan engagement and tells a compelling story across various platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Captures compelling visual content at non-gameday events such as community outreach programs, fan activities, staff events, and other team-related happenings both on and off-site.
• Produces high-quality photography and videography utilizing a variety of camera lenses and techniques to capture dynamic and powerful visual that tells a compelling story to fans and the public.
• Collaborates closely with the Live Experience department and other teammates to execute cohesive and successful photography shoots
• Assists in the management and maintenance of the organization's photography asset management system organizing a comprehensive digital photo library
• Performs asset tagging and maintains asset organization ensuring efficient access and retrieval of images for various purposes
• Contributes to “day-of” engaging visual content for social media platforms, website, and other digital channels, showcasing the team's personality and connection with the community as needed
• Assists with larger Live Experience department production shoots and other projects as needed, contributing to the overall success of the team’s photography efforts
• Uploads and edits photos post-event, curating and selecting the best images to upload to an online portfolio
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to technical and practical problems that may occur during photography and video production
• Maintains detailed log of best shots and captured content during production streamlining the selection and distribution process
• Provides back-up, live-action game photography support as needed

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in photography, journalism or related field
• Minimum 4-6 years of professional sports or event photography experience
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, Lightroom or comparable editing software
• In-depth knowledge of photo camera equipment, compression, and file formats
• Strong expertise in photo editing and the ability to work efficiently under pressure to achieve best photography shots
• Familiarity with baseball rules and scoring (or ability to learn quickly).
• Desire to work collaboratively in an innovative atmosphere
• Robust interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
• Highly organized, with good time management skills and attention to detail
• Capable of working under deadline pressure

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Available to work extended hours for all homes games as dictated by job responsibilities and workload
• Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays

ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively in all communications.
• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members of the Front Office.
• Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 40 lbs.

At the Cleveland Guardians, we are all about creating an inclusive environment that brings out the best in everyone. It is a big part of who we are, how we compete, and how we make an impact in our community. We want every employee to feel like they truly belong here.

We also know that people from historically underserved groups—like women and people of color—sometimes hesitate to apply for jobs unless they check every single box on the qualifications list. We’re looking for the best person for the job, and we know that you might bring skills and experiences that aren’t exactly listed but could be a huge asset to our team. So, if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification.