Same Day Productions, LLC: Freelance Dance Photographer - 2022/2023 Season Billings, United States

Photographer is needed in Billings, United States.

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Client: Same Day Productions, LLC -

Location: Billings, MT

Contract: Full Time

Job Description

Looking for traveling photographers and videographers for dance competition events for our 2022/2023 season! Ideally, you will have action shooting experience, wether that’s in dance, theater, gymnastics, or sports; competition dance experience is a plus! But feel free to reach out, even as a student of photography, with the skills needed to get… the job done, but not quite the experience to show that off to us, just make sure to send us some pictures displaying a sense of your work.

Position Details

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Job Requirements

• Must be 18 and pass a background check;
• Preference to those with a license to drive, and 25/21+.

Schedule

• Schedule: 12 hour shift, weekends only
• Rate is based on daily contracted work.
• Total hours are usually less than 30 per weekend, over 3 days.
• This includes shorter days on the first/last day, with the first usually being setup only, at half a day rate.
• A deviation from this usually involves an extra day on the tail end, with hours at about or less than 9.
• Appropriate breaks throughout the event. This includes short restroom breaks, and larger meal breaks.

Position Responsibilities

• This position is mostly just photo/video work, it does involve setup and breakdown of gear provided from us at the events, as well as some uploading post event.
• Operation during the event involves operation from a stationary position, tethered, monitoring of audio, and recording of the routines via an announced number system on a laptop.
• As such, it is important to be present, clearly hear routine numbers, annotate them on the laptop, and always continue to listen in on the event for start and stop cues.
• Photographers may want to bring their own camera system due to the nature of settings/workflow, in which case, a 70-200 f/2. 8 is required. Please note if you have this lens or not.

Travel and Accommodation

• These positions travel the country, including large cities, but also in small towns, and anywhere in between a short flight away goes!
• Preference will be given to those who can travel unrestricted, nationally.
• Room, travel and appropriate incidentals are always covered, plus you’ll get the opportunity to work and learn alongside your peers from other parts of the states.
• Food will be provided by the event, from us, or you will receive meal compensation as necessary.
• Room is available at all non-local events, provided so that you can get proper rest. Local event room is based on location and turn-around time.

Remuneration

• Pay: $220.00 - $270.00 per day
• Benefits: Flexible schedule
• Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay
• Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications
• Wages are distributed bi-weekly, though invoice at the end of the event, paid out through the ADP Payroll Company.

Requirements

• COVID Vaccine Strongly Suggested.
• Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
• Experience: Education in/OR Action Photo/Videography: 1 year (Required)
• License/Certification: Driver’s License (Preferred)
• Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)
• Familiarity with the dance world a plus.
• PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT EXPERIENCE.

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