Hampton County School District is hiring: Athletic Videographer #4 in Estill

Content Summary: Athletic Videographer #4 at Estill, for Hampton County School District Position Type:
Athletics/Activities

Date Posted:
11/1/2024

Location:
Athletics-Hampton County High School
Job Summary

A Sports Photographer/Videographer performs pre- to post-production of photographs and/or video footage captured during sports events. Typically works on an on-call basis for a specific sporting event.

Essential Job Functions

1. Takes live fast-action photos at outdoor and indoor sporting events; photographs individual athletes, game/stadium action, fans, practices, and community events.
2. Shoots and edits videos at outdoor and indoor sporting events; videos individual athletes, game/stadium action, fans, practices, and community events; may create motion graphics.
3. Edits video and sound to produce full game footage and highlights.
4. Uploads photos and videos for easy retrieval; maintains a consistent digital asset management system.
5. Provides fast turnaround of images for web, social media, and news media requests.
6. Disseminates videos and photographs to media or other third parties as directed.
7. Travels to various games and events to capture shots and video footage.
8. May work with student journalists and sports writers as directed.
9. May assist other event personnel in the set-up, operation, and clean-up of event venues; ticket sales; ushering and crowd control; concession operations; and parking control as needed.
10. Presents a positive image of Hampton County School District vat all times. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school or its equivalent. Coursework in photography and/or videography at a university, college, or vocational-technical school is highly desirable.
2. Six months of experience as a sports photographer and videographer.
3. Supports the vision, mission, and beliefs of Hampton County School District.

Knowledge:

1. Principles, practices, and techniques of sports photography
2. Specialized equipment, such as high-definition lenses and multi-shutter-speed cameras
3. Principles, practices, and techniques of post-production and photo-editing
4. Principles, practices, and techniques of sports videography
5. Specialized equipment, such as professional or prosumer-grade cameras
6. Video and sound editing tools
7. Programs and platforms used to build video and photo galleries, slide shows, and other multi-media storytelling elements
8. Photo and video editing software and image-management systems
9. Ability to create electronic reports and presentations, use the internet efficiently, communicate electronically via e-mail, and manage electronic data and files in an organized manner.

Skills / Abilities

1. Produce high quality sports photography and/or videography
2. Digitize, edit, and organize video footage
3. Maintain an extensive database of videos and photos
4. Test and maintain photographic and video equipment
5. Be proactive in identifying good shots as they happen
6. Work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment with attention to detail
7. Stay abreast of industry technology, techniques, trends, and best practices
8. Be punctual and dependable
9. Communicate effectively
10. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with athletic department supervisors, coaches, student athletes, and the public
11. Travel to locations throughout the District and California with assigned teams

Working Conditions:

1. School environment with significant exposure to environmental conditions to include loud environments and exposure to sunlight.
2. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and working with students.
3. Physical demands are activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
4. Frequent travel required; occasional overnight travel required
5. Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Disclaimer Statement

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. The administration has the exclusion right to alter this job description at any time without notice.