Force 10 Hoops, LLC is hiring: Seasonal Team Photographer in Seattle

Description:

The seasonal team photographer for the Seattle Storm will capture key moments during game days, including player arrivals, marketing activations, and game action, while also providing non-game day coverage as needed. The role requires using in-camera FTP for live image delivery and managing metadata to expand the team’s photo archive. Candidates must have their own equipment, strong communication skills, and preferably experience in photo editing and working in athletics.

*Open to different employee statuses. Ideal candidate is 1099 independent contractor with LLC.

*Please submit a portfolio with your application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

· Capture game day photography needs for Seattle Storm marketing team including but not limited to player arrivals, marketing activations, in game entertainment, VIP guests, game action, and more.

· Some non-game day coverage as assigned.

· Experience using in camera FTP for live image delivery.

· Experience using metadata to help expand Seattle Storm photo archive.

Additional Responsibilities include the following

· Work all Storm home games (played at Climate Pledge Arena)

Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Photography or a related field; or equivalent work experience.

Related experience:

· 1-2 years of experience in a related position with proven success.

Required Competencies:

· Ability to work long or unpredictable hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed

· Must have own camera and equipment.

· Above average communication skills, with the ability to interact comfortably with effectively with internal and external clients at all levels of an organization.

· Outgoing and reliable.

· Ability to work in a team environment.

· Attention to detail, excellent time management and organizational skills

· Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.

· Prior experience in professional or collegiate athletics.

Technical Skills:

· Prior photo editing (Lightroom) and archiving experience preferred.

· Proficiency in meta data tagging

· Experience using in camera FTP for live image delivery.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Force 10 Hoops, LLC DBA Seattle Storm is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

ABOUT THE WNBA SEATTLE STORM ORGANIZATION:

Force 10 Hoops, LLC DBA Seattle Storm is a storied franchise in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), proudly boasting four WNBA Championships to its name. Our rich history and commitment to excellence have made us a force to be reckoned with in women's professional basketball. The Seattle Storm stands as a symbol of dedication, determination, and empowerment, both on and off the court. In 2024 we opened our brand new Center for Basketball Performance which houses our team, front office and basketball operations staff.