Photo Editor / Photography Assistant

Job Description

Photo Editor/Photography Assistant (Part-Time)

Department: Publications

Reports To: Senior Director, Publications
Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business.

The New York Yankees are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join the Yankees Photography Team. The entry-level part-time photo editor / photography assistant will work with the team photographer with photographing a variety of Yankees-related events (including games), editing, archiving, disseminating as well as all other photo-related needs within the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Assist with photographing, including, but not limited to, game action, shooting corporate events/signage, pregame ceremonies, in-game entertainment, stadium landscapes, community events/groups, fan photos, and other requests.
• Edit, tag, apply metadata, and organize all photos including posting some photos in a timely manner to Getty Images.
• Transmit game photos as well as other events in real-time to social media via Photoshelter.
• Assist with e-mailing photos and other images as requested both internally and externally embedding the appropriate licenses.
• Organize historical scanned images for archive as well organizing and filing current images.
• Assist with photographing and editing photos for various features in Yankees Magazine.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum of one (1) year's relevant work experience required.
• Knowledge of photography principles, with demonstrated proficiency with Canon cameras, Photoshop and Photo Mechanic.
• Will need to know or learn how to utilize Photoshelter.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Team player who takes personal responsibility for getting things done in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization.
• Must exhibit excellent judgement in decision making and ability to maintain discretion.
• Flexible work schedule and ability work in an outdoor stadium environment including some weekends and late nights.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

The New York Yankees require a Covid-19 vaccination and booster as a condition of employment, subject to exception under applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvy0ym-18-216-32-116-42 in your application.