Fanatics
Sr Coordinator, Photography Operations
Fanatics, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Description
Role Summary
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Sr Coordinator, Photography Operations to support our Director of Photography in managing the day-to-day operations of our photography team. This role involves overseeing production timelines, managing photographer contracts and invoicing, and maintaining the operational budget. The Sr Coordinator, Photography Operations will brief photographers on project expectations, style guides, and metadata requirements, and work closely with the Director of Photography and photographers to develop creative briefs based on input from various departments. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing contracts and usage reporting for external content providers.
In this role, you will...Assist the Director of Photography with daily team management, ensuring that production timelines are met and needs communicated across the photo teamHandle all photographer contracts and invoicing for wholly owned photo shoots, ensuring accuracy and maintaining the operational budgetBrief photographers before shoots, ensuring they understand the expectations, style guide, metadata requirements, and other essential detailsCollaborate with photographers and the Director of Photography to generate creative briefs for shoots, incorporating input from Editorial, Design, and other relevant departmentsManage and maintain contracts and usage reporting for external content providers ensuring compliance and proper documentationProvide general administrative support to the Director of Photography and the photography team to ensure smooth operations and successful project executionThe ideal candidate:
Proven experience (4+ years) as a photo editor or production coordinator2-3 years of experience managing a team of junior operators or staffHas strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneouslyDemonstrates excellent attention to detail, particularly in managing contracts, invoices, and budgetsPossesses strong communication skills and can effectively brief and collaborate with photographers and internal teamsIs proactive and solution-oriented, able to assist with daily team management and troubleshoot issues as they ariseHas a basic understanding or interest in the photography industry, with experience in the field being a strong plusIs comfortable managing contracts and reports related to external content usage, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal requirements
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
Role Summary
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Sr Coordinator, Photography Operations to support our Director of Photography in managing the day-to-day operations of our photography team. This role involves overseeing production timelines, managing photographer contracts and invoicing, and maintaining the operational budget. The Sr Coordinator, Photography Operations will brief photographers on project expectations, style guides, and metadata requirements, and work closely with the Director of Photography and photographers to develop creative briefs based on input from various departments. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing contracts and usage reporting for external content providers.
In this role, you will...Assist the Director of Photography with daily team management, ensuring that production timelines are met and needs communicated across the photo teamHandle all photographer contracts and invoicing for wholly owned photo shoots, ensuring accuracy and maintaining the operational budgetBrief photographers before shoots, ensuring they understand the expectations, style guide, metadata requirements, and other essential detailsCollaborate with photographers and the Director of Photography to generate creative briefs for shoots, incorporating input from Editorial, Design, and other relevant departmentsManage and maintain contracts and usage reporting for external content providers ensuring compliance and proper documentationProvide general administrative support to the Director of Photography and the photography team to ensure smooth operations and successful project executionThe ideal candidate:
Proven experience (4+ years) as a photo editor or production coordinator2-3 years of experience managing a team of junior operators or staffHas strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneouslyDemonstrates excellent attention to detail, particularly in managing contracts, invoices, and budgetsPossesses strong communication skills and can effectively brief and collaborate with photographers and internal teamsIs proactive and solution-oriented, able to assist with daily team management and troubleshoot issues as they ariseHas a basic understanding or interest in the photography industry, with experience in the field being a strong plusIs comfortable managing contracts and reports related to external content usage, ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal requirements
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.