Marathonfoto: PHOTOGRAPHER FREELANCE for New York City Marathon Nov. 5th, Central Park

Photographer is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: Marathonfoto

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Temporary

MarathonFoto® is an experienced sports photography company covering events worldwide, including the marathon majors in Boston and Chicago. The participants can view and purchase their race photos on www.marathonfoto.com.

We will be the official photographer at the New York City Marathon on November 5th which is the largest running events in the country, part of the World Majors and a bucket item for many runners.

MarathonFoto is looking for freelance photographers to take:

• POSED PHOTOS of runners with their medals after they crossed the finish line. Need to be very dynamic, outgoing, and ready to approach the athletes so they stop and smile to take the photo.
• No selling or post-production editing is required.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: DSLR/mirrorless camera, a zoom lens covering the 35-55mm range (for example 18-55mm, 24-70mm…), necessary batteries, and an external flash.

MarathonFoto provides:

• Media like SD/CF/XQD and collect them at the end of the event to avoid any issue with transferring the images.
• Clear guidelines of the type of photos you will be taking. Your team leader will assist you throughout the race.

Pay: $30/hour plus bonus based on the quality and number of photos taken

Location: Finish line area, Central Park

Time commitment: 10.00 am - 6:00 pm is the estimated time. This is a freelance, event-based position. There may be an opportunity to work multiple events depending on events scheduled in your area.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of your own equipment and photography to take good quality photographs of participants during the event
• The ability to stand, move quickly and hold the camera for the duration of the event. All our events are outdoors and in the elements. Photographers must be willing and able to work in these conditions.
• The ability to work quickly, efficiently, and make good decisions while multi-tasking at a very fast pace.
• The ability be flexible and to adapt to the change of pace and circumstances that could arise during the event.
• The ability to adhere to a schedule, arrive on time for event, stay for the duration of event, and have reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the USA

Please apply to this ad with a resume highlighting your photography experience and include a short paragraph explaining your experience and why you would be a good fit to work for us at this event (how long you’ve been doing photography, what type of photography you do, other similar events you may have worked and equipment you use).

Pay: From $30.00 per hour