Corporate Partnerships Gameday Photographer

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Gameday Photographer

Department: Partnerships

Reports to: Manager, Partnership Marketing

Position Summary:

FC Cincinnati is seeking a creative and highly motivated Corporate Partnerships Gameday Photographer who will assist Corporate Partnerships in the capturing and editing of FC Cincinnati matchdays and select events. The Corporate Partnerships Gameday Photographer will play a crucial role in creating unique and engaging photo content that provides a strong connection with our fans, our corporate partners, and strengthens the FC Cincinnati brand. Responsibilities will include capturing and producing matchday partner activations, signage, and game imagery as well as covering a few partner events. This position is responsible for creating relevant content and impactful stories through unique and powerful imagery while collaborating across internal teams to deliver dynamic, on-brand content for multiple platforms.

What You’ll Do:

• Photographers will capture all home FCC matches and partner events
• Able to edit and provide efficient delivery of images in real time
• Work with Sr. Manager of Corporate Partnerships on management if photos, quality of photos, archiving, and distribution
• Follow brand guideline specifications and ensure consistency on quality during production

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced experience using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Lightroom
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and potentially holidays
• Proficient in basic photography techniques
• Knowledge of digital photography, lighting, composition, and color quality
• Experience editing in Photoshop and/or Lightroom or other photo editing software
• Possess a high level of interest in working in a fast-paced, sports-centered environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment and in media work zones
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organization skills required
• Ability to lift items more than 30 pounds
• A portfolio displaying the ability to capture photos with natural and studio lighting, and knowledge of image post processing and editing
• 1 year of experience in sports photography
• Camera setup and teardown on game day and other team events
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, production, or equivalent education
• 1 years of experience in photographing high-speed action in indoor and outdoor events, with advanced knowledge in a studio environment

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Job shadow opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.