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Photography Talent and Event Coordinator

Full-time

Cheez

We’re building Cheez ( a new photo sharing app that sends you the pictures that your friends take of you.

We’re promoting the app by sending professional photographers to cool events and parties and offering free professional photos to attendees and having them download the app to get the pictures.

Your job will be to find the events, hire the photographers, and coordinate these sessions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and identify key events, parties, and venues that are appropriate for our goals (e.g. where guests are 18-25, where people dress up, etc.)
  • Establish and maintain relationships with event organizers, venue managers, etc. for partnership opportunities, offering our professional photography services.
  • Recruit, hire, and manage a team of freelance photographers. The ideal candidates should be affordable yet skilled, with outgoing personalities and a knack for salesmanship.
  • Oversee the scheduling and coordination of photographers to various events, ensuring the right talent is matched to appropriate events.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of photographers and effectiveness of the service at each event, implementing changes as needed for continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate with event organizers and photographers post-event to ensure successful delivery of photography services and handle any issues or concerns.
  • Experience in event management, public relations, or a related field.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong sales and negotiation skills.
  • Good eye for photography aesthetics and understanding of the photography world.
  • Proficient in the use of social media and professional networking platforms.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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