What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photo Editor position at GoFan?
PlayOn is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. Backed by KKR, our family of brands—including GoFan, NFHS Network, and VidSwap—empowers schools with innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our fan engagement platform is the only one that offers event ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise sales, and website management in one place. We save administrators time so they can focus on what truly matters: supporting the students, staff, and fans who bring their programs to life.
Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, we're here to help create more instant replays, hold-your-breath moments, last-minute comebacks, and games you want to watch over and over again.
When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.
MaxPreps is seeking to add a detailed orientated member to our photography department to manage the quality of content published online and grow the network.
The Photo Editor specializes in covering high school sports through photos. In this role you will focus on growing and securing the high-quality photography we expect of the MaxPreps Professional Photographers Network. Your primary role will be based around editing and publishing photo galleries. You will also review and approve photographer applications. This involves daily communication with our network of freelance photographers and the Photography Manager.
This role will require working weekends especially during the fall season with two nonconsecutive days off.
The outcomes you’ll deliver
Outside of daily photo editing, develop new ways to expand the photography network- Work closely with photographers who need advice and help to become a MaxPreps Professional Photographer
- Elevating current members photography skills and processes
- Help achieve annual goals set by the Photography Department
In this role, you can expect to
- Review photographer applications based on our high-quality standards
- Edit and publish submitted photo galleries
- Communicate with photographers
- Execute on partnership obligations in a timely and professional manner
- Assist in editorial or playoff assignment coverage
- Collaborate with other producers to create and develop new content
- Travel and photograph national events
- Support network of photographers
- Aid with Photo Support responsibilities
To thrive in this role, you have
- 5 years’ experience shooting high school sports action photography
- Diverse portfolio of published photo galleries (i.e. HS gymnasiums, poor lighting, nighttime sports)
- Excellent photo editing skills
- 5 years of Photoshop, Lightroom, Photo Mechanic experience
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Your own photography equipment (i.e. professional cameras, sports lenses such as 400 F28, 300 F28)
- Knowledgeable in settings among various brands of equipment (i.e. Canon, Nikon, Sony)
- Experience in people management
- Passion for high school sports
- Attention to detail, impressive work ethic and ability to work efficiently
- Demonstrate initiative, creativity and flexibility
- Experience in Excel and Google sheets
- Capacity to learn new technology
- Experience in video editing
How You Play
- Ownership over Participation- You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges.
- Team over Stars- You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed.
Growth over Comfort- You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.
Fairness over Popularity- You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making.
Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions.
This is a growth-stage company, meaning your contributions have real impact. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve.
Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don’t just show up—we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, and we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Together, we strive to be better every day—because we know that’s how we win as a team.
The benefits we offer
Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
Dental, vision life and disability insurance
Employee Emergency Fund
Company equity (stock options)
Open PTO policy
401K plan with company match
Hybrid/flexible work environment
Note: Must be a full-time employee to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate.
