Travel photographer job description

Travel photographer job description

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I. List of Travel photographer duties:

                  1.            Follow all company and department safety procedures

                  2.            Capture highest quality and expected quantity of  photographs following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality standards and department goals are being met

                  3.            Solid understanding of basic photographic concepts of proper exposure, proper focus;  able to operate and adjust a  DSLR accordingly

                  4.            Comfortable working with a DSLR camera and tethered minicomputer and scanner

                  5.            Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions that one would experience in the alpine environment of the resorts in winter

                  6.            Provide a high level of proactive guest service in all guest interactions

                  7.            Travel to various mountain locations requiring level 7 ski or snowboard skills.  This position skis or snowboards as a means of transportation only.

                  8.            Provide assistance in sales locations

                  9.            Photograph ski school kids following SOPs

              10.            Print and sell 5x7 photos using Windows based photographic software

              11.            Capture/Print & Sell expected quantity of high quality photos to ensure department goals are met

              12.            Provide support to entry level photographers

II. List of Travel photographer qualifications

1. High school education or equivalent
2. Basic computer skills
3. Must have the ability to communicate fluently (written and oral) in English
4. Excellent guest service skills
5. Passion for photography
6. Must be outgoing and engaging
7. Must be able and willing to work outdoors in variable weather conditions indicative of the High Alpine environment in winter
8. Ability to stand up to 6 hours during shift
9. Must be able to work weekends, and holidays
10. Must be able to lift 40+ lbs
11. Must be able to commit to scheduled hours and dates
12. Working knowledge of camera settings and how to correct common photographic issues such as out of focus, over and under exposure.
13. Successful completion of a background check
14. Photography Experience 1 year in a professional setting ,
15. Prefer one semester of school photography classes  and or practical professional experience
16. 1 year guest relations experience
17. Cash handling experience
18. Previous retail sales and or customer service experience
19. Level 7 ski or snowboard skills