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Director of Photography, Athletics

Winston Salem, NCFull-time2026-07-09 → 2026-11-13
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead photography operations for Wake Forest Athletics, managing gameday freelance photographers, student volunteers, and all visual storytelling for athletic events and initiatives.

Role type

Director of Photography (Athletics)

Builds

High-quality photographic content for media, recruiting, fan experience, and archival purposes.

Domain

College Athletics / Sports Media

Required skills

Athletic event photography, visual storytelling, project management, equipment management, digital asset management, budget management, volunteer program leadership, color grading, audio mixing, basic graphic design

Preferred skills

NCAA Division I experience, video production, multi-media content strategy, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom, Google Drive, Photoshelter, Opendorse

Responsibilities

Direct and execute a variety of photography assignments (on-location, studio, events); manage gameday freelance photographers and student volunteers; process and enhance digital files; maintain photographic archives; manage photography budget and equipment; support recruiting and fan experience initiatives; uphold branding guidelines.

Seniority

Director, leadership & hands-on execution