Photo Manager I
Photo Manager I
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Job Description
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $39200-$48700 with an expected starting salary between $39200-$44000 based on experience and qualifications.
Eligibility for remote work: This position is required to work onsite at Human Kinetics headquarters in Champaign IL.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication arrest or conviction as part of the application process.
*Learn more about our perks and benefits here: Kinetics is committed to building a more diverse workforce. We welcome BIPOC candidates and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.
Human Kinetics is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Human Kinetics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact HR at .
Human Kinetics Compensation & Benefits Information
Our compensation philosophy is to value the contributions of all HK employees and to reward exceptional performance exceptionally. To do that we provide a standard increase to all HK staff and we award merit increases and bonuses to people who make extraordinary contributions to the work we do.
Job Summary:
The purpose of HKs Product Development Unit (ProdDev) is to conceptualize design develop create manage and produce high-quality text visual and multimedia content delivered in print and digital forms for instructors coaches athletes professionals students and others seeking information about physical activity and sport. The Photography & Video Department is a part of this unit.
As a member of the Photography & Video department the Photo Manager I is the ProdDev expert responsible for conducting internal and external photo searches according to the quality budget and schedule expectations established by the Acquisitions Editor. They participate in various duties related to photo and video shoot planning and provide administrative support to the Photography & Video department routinely demonstrating adaptability and teamwork. The Photo Manager I functions at the entry level in all aspects of the position.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts both internal and external photo searches for various projects as requested by HK staff according to the projects quality schedule and budget parameters. Promotes the inclusion of diverse imagery in HK products.
- Manages relationships with photo vendors to acquire appropriate imagery at best prices with license terms beneficial to HK. Keeps Photo Vendor document up-to-date with current terms and pricing.
- Requests receives and pays for photos selected from outside sources. Maintains records of photos and videos purchased from vendors by accurately entering data about photo and video use and cost in appropriate data stores.
- Manages the logistics of photo and video productions (including stock shoots) including booking travel arrangements recruiting models scouting local shoot locations and reserving facilities as needed. Promotes the inclusion of diverse imagery in HK products.
- Assists with local photo or video shoots including marketing-related shoots and stock shoots as assigned.
- Provides administrative support for the Photography and Video department including processing complimentary copies of products for models and freelance photographers/ videographers processing expense reports coding invoices and completing monthly video project budget reports. Tracks other department metrics as assigned.
- Works with other Photo/Video department teammates to ensure photo images are stored and organized appropriately for project and archival use.
- Contributes to HKs profitability by working productively and ensuring photo search budgets and schedules are met.
Secondary Functions
- May assist with location shoots that require travel.
- Shares suggestions for possible stock photo shoots with teammates in the Photography & Video department based on working knowledge of content in or missing from HKs Digital Asset Management system. Considers topics repeatedly requested in searches and discussions with teammates in Editorial Cover Design or Marketing regarding their photo needs.
Job Qualifications
Education:
A 2-year degree in photography office management or related field or high school diploma and equivalent work experience is required.
Shoot-related travel requires a valid drivers license and a Real ID for domestic travel.
Required Experience:
2 years experience in a professional environment with responsibility for managing processes reporting or schedules.
Experience working in a team environment.
Skilled in Microsoft Office or comparable word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
Skilled in use of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with buying/selling photography negotiating license terms and fees.
Experience with digital asset management systems and content management systems.
Experience with photo software such as Photo Mechanic Adobe Photoshop Adobe ACR/ Lightroom.
Required Competencies:
HK Values:
Integrity
Resourcefulness
Effort
Respect
Teamwork
Stewardship
Plus ProdDev Competencies:
Accountability
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Computer literacy
Decision making
Financial awareness
Functional expertise and usage
Planning and organizing
Quality orientation
Results orientation
Stress tolerance
Plus for Photo Search Manager I role:
Conceptual thinking
Data gathering and analysis
Negotiating
Oral communication
Self-confidence
Sociability and networking
Written communication
Cultural awareness
High level of professionalism
Written communication
Preferred Competencies:
Creative arts orientation
Customer focus
Initiative
Innovation orientation
Continuous learning
Technology expertise and usage
Job Demands
Office Equipment:
Frequent phone and computer (Mac & Windows) use.
Occasional use of a copier printer or scanner.
Mental Demands:
Frequent problem-solving making decisions reading/writing organization and managing ones own time.
Occasional data interpretation required. Rare supervision.
Working Conditions:
Frequent indoor office environment.
Occasional outdoor environment and rare exposure to high/low temperatures loud noises or fumes.
Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting standing seeing hearing typing and speaking.
Occasional driving and airline travel.
Rare lifting carrying walking or use of a ladder.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
