Position Title : Remote 1099 Independent Contractor - Photography Editor
Position Type : Contracted, event by event basis (February - October), remote
The DGPT is an organization dedicated to promoting and growing professional disc golf through the administration of our Tour, a series of elite disc golf tournaments across North America and Europe. We focus on teamwork, innovation, and collaboration to achieve our goals and look forward to hiring a remote photography editor who shares our passion for the sport of disc golf to help grow our organization and the game.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Available during event days
3-day Elite Events (Friday - Sunday), 4-day Events Elite and 2 Majors (Thursday - Sunday), and 1 5-day Event PDGA Worlds (Wednesday - Sunday)
8 - 10 hour event days19 expected events (see below)Remote edit for lead DGPT Photographer via a remote desktop accessSort, select, color, and crop images as they come in throughout the event dayWithin specifications set by the DGPT Photography department
Prioritizing leaders from each round in each division & ChampionsBefore each round ends the social media team will need the round leader / leaders from MPO and FPO
Uploaded to the leader’s folder in the Google Drive
Put together images of the 4 players who played on the Jomez card each roundUploaded to a specific folder in Google Drive
Export selected images with specific file names (as directed by DGPT Photography department)Keep an organized file structure during exporting to the Hard Drive
Upload images to both company Google Drive and the DGPT Smug MugLinks will be provided for specific folders
Do base organization for end-of-season needs? (Trading cards, Calendars, Posters)Sort
MotionBest of BestRequired Qualifications
TechnologyUp-to-date computer with the ability to handle long editing sessions
Fast processor
Enough RAMSolid graphics cardStable high-speed internet connectionHigh download speeds
100 Mbps
GeneralPhotography or photo editing background
A general understanding of the game of disc golf and a good knowledge of who the players are.Not required but helpful
The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with tight time constraints.The ability to creatively problem-solveA positive attitude and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and partners through text and emails.A high degree of professionalism in working with clients, coworkers, players, volunteers, event teams, and service providers.Aptitude and desire to learn new skills.High bar for aesthetics with the ability to be criticalDetail orientedPreferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Capture OneNot required but preferred
There will be training on this
Understanding of sports photographyEthical code for images
Ability to find the frameCropping for impact
Compensation
Contracted, event-based position750 - $1250 per event ($250 per day)Application Deadline : 2 / 7 / 2025
Hiring Date : 2 / 14 / 2025
Expected Events :
Supreme Flight Open : Fri, 2 / 28 - Sun, 3 / 2Waco Annual Charity Open : Thus, 3 / 14 - Sun, 3 / 16The Open at Austin : Fri, 3 / 20 - Sun, 3 / 23Music City Open : Fri, 4 / 4 - Sun, 4 / 6Kansas City Wide Open : Fri, 4 / 18 - Sun, 4 / 20Champions Cup : Thur, 5 / 1 - Sun, 5 / 4Cascade Challenge : Fri, 5 / 16 - Sun, 5 / 18Northwest Disc Golf Championship : Thurs, 5 / 29 - Sun, 6 / 1The Preserve Championship : Fri, 6 / 13 - Sun, 6 / 15US Women’s DGC (one division) : Thurs, 6 / 19 - Sun, 6 / 22Discmania Challenge : Fri, 6 / 27 - Sun, 6 / 29PDGA World Championships : Wed, 7 / 30 - Sun, 8 / 3?Ledgestone Open : Thurs, 8 / 14 - Sun, 8 / 17LWS Open at Idlewild : Fri, 8 / 22 - 8 / 24Discraft Great Lakes Open : Thu, 9 / 4 - Sun, 9 / 7Green Mountain Championship : Thu, 9 / 18 – Sun, 9 / 21MVP Open : Thur, 9 / 25 Sun, 9 / 28USDGC / TPWDGC : Thu, 10 / 9 – Sun, 10 / 12DGPT Championship : Thu, 10 / 16 – Sun, 10 / 19DGPT Match Play Championship : Date TBD (Oct ‘25 - Feb ‘26)DGPT All-Star Weekend : Date TBD (Oct ‘25 - Feb ‘26)J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $9 - $28
