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Street Team Photographer at Village Voice in New York, NY
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Job Description
Company Description
Become a part of The Village Voice Street Team! The street team is a group of passionate New Yorkers acting as the Voice of the paper as they attend a variety of weekly events throughout the city. The team is an extension of the brand, meeting readers while they are out at arts, culture, music, dance, film & theater events. They also act as brand ambassadors for our sponsors, partners and advertisers, executing product sampling, giveaways and more for brands we are passionate about.
Job Description
We're looking for photographers to go to top events in NYC and photograph the performances, attendees, sponsors, as well as Voice marketing efforts (street team in action, product shots). Street Team event photos are used on The Village Voice Facebook page and villagevoice.com street team slideshow, social media, plus more, where photo credit is assigned. This is an ideal position for young, motivated photographers looking to expand their portfolio and gain more experience.
Qualifications
Your skills include:
creativity, a good eye for design and color balance
confidence in talking to large groups, asking to take their picture
must provide a professional camera and other digital photography equipment
friendly, outgoing demeanor
a passion for art, culture and/or nightlife
strong photo editing skills
experience in event photography
flexible schedule
ability to meet deadlines, photos must be sent within 24hrs
Additional Information
As the nation's first and largest alternative newsweekly, The Village Voice is the authoritative source on all that New York City has to offer. For over 60 years, the Voice has produced hard-hitting investigative reporting with opinionated arts, culture, music, film, theater and food reviews.For more about The Village Voice visit villagevoice.com
Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and samples from your portfolio. Must be 21+ and legally qualified to work in the United States. Degree in photography or related field preferred.
For more information or details contact promotions(at symbol)villagevoice.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.