Photo Manager I

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $39,200-$48,700, with an expected starting salary between $39,200-$44,000, 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.

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Human 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 217-403-7609.

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 HK's 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:

1. Conducts both internal and external photo searches for various projects as requested by HK staff, according to the project's quality, schedule, and budget parameters. Promotes the inclusion of diverse imagery in HK products.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Assists with local photo or video shoots, including marketing-related shoots and stock shoots as assigned.
6. 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.
7. Works with other Photo/Video department teammates to ensure photo images are stored and organized appropriately for project and archival use.
8. Contributes to HK's profitability by working productively and ensuring photo search budgets and schedules are met.

Secondary Functions

1. May assist with location shoots that require travel.
2. Shares suggestions for possible stock photo shoots with teammates in the Photography & Video department based on working knowledge of content in, or missing from, HK's 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 driver's 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 one's 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.