Freelance Photographer Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Club Legends are a leading youth sports photography company based in the North East of England. Following rapid growth we now operate in all areas of the UK and regularly work with over 40 freelance photographers nationwide, but our workload means we need more.
We are looking for a photographer in Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding area to run our increasingly popular “Photo Days” at various types of sports club.
We need you to be enthusiastic and energetic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to be confident working with children and adults in a safe and ordered manner. School photography experience would be an advantage.
Photo days can be fast paced, high pressure events, we will need you to maintain your composure in order to get the best out of your subjects.
As a freelance photographer we will expect you to have the following equipment as a minimum:
· DSLR/Mirrorless Camera (18mp minimum) + zoom lens (eg. 24-70mm)
· An assistant to carry out admin duties on the day (paid separately)
· Sturdy tripod
· Laptop to shoot tethered
· Laptop for Assistant (assistant may provide)
· 2 x mains powered Studio Strobe Lights (250w minimum power) with umbrellas
· Light Meter (eg. Sekonic Flashmate L-308)
· A DBS check (or willing to have application submitted)
· Continued access to a vehicle and able to travel up to 1.5 hrs
· Be flexible enough to work a varied seasonal schedule, weekends, early mornings and weekday evenings
With no editing or post-production the position is perfect to fit around an existing freelance business or full time job.
In return for the above we can offer:
· Excellent rates of pay on a per shoot basis
· Generous mileage rates
· Formal and on the job training
· Full technical support
· Flexible working with a growing and innovative photography company
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £20.00-£30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Photography (required)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS preferably on the update service. (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
