Director of Athletics Photography

Position Summary

The Director of Athletics Photography focuses on capturing high-level images from Cal Athletics events while also helping guide the strategic direction of visual media for the department, including the connection between photography and revenue-generation. This position oversees student photographers and maintains a work schedule for the position as well as the student workers. The Director of Athletics Photography also partners with freelance photographers when necessary. The role requires an in-depth understanding of audience and visual communication strategy, as well as strong collaborative, consultative and problem-solving skills, and an ability to perform well with tight deadlines. The Director of Athletics Photography serves as a strong visual storyteller who works in various spaces around the department, such as recruiting, NIL, and revenue-generation.

Responsibilities

• Produces strategic photography for Cal Athletics events, capturing the biggest games and moments for the department while meeting other needs across the department such as team and individual photoshoots for NIL, recruiting, general storytelling and more.
• Embeds themselves in Cal's football program, covering all games both home and away while shooting other impactful events as well.
• Shoots all home games for both men's and women's basketball with the potential for selected travel as well.
• Oversees a group of student photographers, training and scheduling them to shoot Cal events.
• Makes sure students are equipped with the right equipment to provide the best photography possible.
• Partners with freelance photographers when needed.
• Provides key input for strategic discussions and planning for all visual media coverage of Cal Athletics.
• Helps guide the department's digital and editorial storytelling efforts.
• Oversees and maintains the organization and archiving of Cal Athletics photography, utilizing an online asset platform as well as an internal server.
• Ensures images are easily searchable and downloadable for a variety of internal stakeholders.