Description
Menlo School is seeking a talented and creative Sports Videographer Photographer and Content Creator to bring our Upper and Middle School Athletics programs to life through compelling multimedia storytelling. In this parttime hybrid role youll produce highquality videos and photography that capture the energy excellence and spirit of both upper and middle school athletics programs. Your work will spotlight studentathletes and coaches showcase gameday moments and highlight how sports build resilience character and community. From dynamic action photos and program profiles to hype reels and highlight videos youll create a mix of engaging content that celebrates the impact of Menlo Athletics.
Reporting to the Director of Communications this is a parttime (.6 FTE) 10month appointment starting August 16 2025 and ending June 15 2026 with the potential for annual renewal. We are seeking Bay Areabased candidates as most filming and photography work will take place on our campus in Atherton during late afternoons evenings and occasional weekends. Video editing and image processing may be done remotely with a flexible schedule. Filming hours would vary depending on project needs but may look something like filming on site for 48 hours over 23 days per week and the balance of time would be spent editing and posting content.
Key Responsibilities
Capture photos and video footage from a wide range of athletic events of more than 20 sports across three seasons including competitions practices interviews and photo daysmany of which happen on variable days between the hours of 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Create a high volume of dynamic creative content including:
Highquality game and event highlight videos and photography
Shortform social media reels video clips and social campaigns
Hype videos and athlete/team profiles
Storytelling videos that showcase the impact and broader athletics experience
Collaborate with the Communications and Athletics teams to set content priorities and develop a multimedia content strategy and calendar
Arrange set up and conduct interviews with various students coaches and athletic staff
Edit photos and videos remotely with the ability to meet tight turnaround times when needed
Work with the Schools Sports Information Director to prepare and post content for Instagram Vimeo Facebook X the Schools website and digital magazine and other internal and external channels
Partner with the Schools video producer and photographer to deliver image and video selects organize sequences and archive photo and video content for future use
Assist with second camera work for photography and videography of other major school traditions and events as needed and agreed upon with advance notice
Qualifications
Exceptional visual storytelling skills with a strong portfolio showcasing sports photography videography and editing expertise
Experience operating professional video and still photography equipment including cameras (such as the Sony a7 IV Mirrorless) lenses gimbals lighting audio and postproduction workflows
Must be comfortable switching from photography to video filming quickly during event coverage
Proficiency with photo and video editing software specifically Adobe Premiere/Adobe Creative Suite plus DaVinci Resolve for color correction strongly desired.
A passion for athletics and the ability to capture the benefits of athletics participation and tell the story of studentathlete experiences
Strong interpersonal skills; able to build rapport with students coaches and staff and put subjects at ease on camera and in interview settings
The ability to multitask work independently and collaborate across departments
Demonstrated project management and file organizational skills
Experience working with students and/or in a school environment is a plus
Familiarity with motion graphics and animation is optional but desired
A BA in photography film studies video production photo journalism or a related field is preferred but all applicants with strong portfolios and demonstrated relevant experience in sports photography and videography will be considered
To be considered for this position you must apply through our portal.
To complete your application we request that candidates submit the following supplemental materials in addition to their resumes. Priority will be given to those who include these items.
In a brief cover letter please address the following:
Describe your photography and videography experience and discuss how your skill set aligns with the position description.
Provide a url/link to a portfolio of your photo/video work that includes several examples of sports photography and videography. Ideally all work featured in your samples should be entirely shot and edited by you; if not please explain your role in creating them.
(Note: when submitting portfolio samples through our portal you must do so in a single document. Additional materials can be emailed to
emailprotected.)About us:
Menlo School is an independent coeducational college preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in Atherton California and established in 1915 the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools.
At Menlo we challenge support excite and empower our students to pursue academic excellence develop deep curiosity and fall in love with learning through the exploration of an engaging academic curriculum and outstanding creative arts and athletics offerings. Our program is constantly evolving to ensure a relevant and responsive experience that prepares students to be ethical highcharacter individuals who are equipped to meet the worlds most pressing challenges with integrity creativity and resilience.
Equity diversity inclusion and belonging are at the core of our institutional values. Here we aim to nurture a culture of kindness trust and belonging where every member of our community feels welcomed valued and included. We are committed to honoring diverse backgrounds identities and ideas by engaging with curiosity care and compassion. We strive to ensure all flourish as a full participant in the life of the School and leave a lasting legacy as their best and authentic selves. A deep sense of belonging grounded in our shared values of kindness curiosity empathy and respect is at the heart of these endeavors.
Our equal opportunity employment policy:
Menlo School is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or domestic partnership status disability protected veteran status or military status genetic information or any other category protected under applicable law.
Pay range:
In the spirit of pay transparency we share the base salary range for this position for theacademic year. The full pay range which encompasses all experience levels is $95000 $130000 for a full time position. Within this broad range we pay in accordance with what could be reasonably expected based on an individuals experience level. Base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at Menlo are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at Menlo School your final base salary will be determined by factors such as skills education experience job level parttime status and number of months of work per academic year. In addition to those factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the generous range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for Menlo School in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Job ID: 331