OneBeat Dance Photographer Seasonal Tour Team

Photographer VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. OneBeat Dance Brands produces the most exciting, high-energy, innovative events in the dance industry. We are a growing family of brands dedicated to creating the best experience possible for our dancers, teachers, and attendees. Our brands currently include Beyond the Stars, Groove, Breakout, and Reverb! Collectively, we host over 200 regional dance competitions, 9 national finals, and 13 fall dance conventions per season. Join us and become a part of the energy and excitement of OneBeat! When passion, courage, and craftsmanship are put into something, positive things will happen. Work Type: Remote Location Details: NJ - Ocean Township Work Hours: Thursday – Monday Seasonal Tour Team: Candidates must be available to work weekends Travel from January–June Pay rate: $20.50/hour Note: Your portfolio link is required for this opportunity How You Will Make An Impact OneBeat Dance a Varsity Achievement Brand is looking to hire a Photographer; Photographers are responsible for capturing our events through the camera lens. They will photograph every dance that crosses the stage using the provided stationary Canon DSLR camera. Additional responsibilities include identifying standout performances for the Content Producer to review and share with the Social Media Coordinator. Photographers are also responsible for setting up and managing the event lighting software throughout the competition. Responsibilities of this position include: Set up photo equipment. Set up stage lighting. Capture photos of every dance. Photograph special moments that occur at our events, such as awards ceremonies and onstage celebrations. Toggle between lighting cues for when a dance performs, in-between dances, and for award ceremonies. Provide Content Producer with a list of standout entries for great social media photos. Possess a basic understanding of shot composition, framing, and color balance to consistently capture visually compelling and well-balanced photos. Break down photo and lighting equipment after the event has concluded. Comply with all policies and procedures listed in the employee handbook. Adhere to all other duties as assigned by event director or designee. Qualifications Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Must be 18 years or older Ability to work long event days (8–16 hours) Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. (event equipment, merchandise bins, staging materials) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable working in loud, dynamic and fast-paced environments. Flexibility and adaptability in responding to shifting event needs. Education/ Experience HS Diploma or GED (required) Previous event dance industry experience preferred but not required Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Our Values Service - We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. Our Benefits We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include: Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment! Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law. Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. Varsity Spirit