Photography & Content Creation Assistant

The Photography & Content Creation Assistant will support the Joffrey Ballet School Marketing Department in capturing, organizing, and publishing compelling visual content across all digital platforms. With a strong focus on photography and content capture in a performing arts environment, this role plays a vital part in showcasing the vibrancy of our dancers, programs, and performances. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller who understands the rhythm of a live studio and can translate movement into meaningful digital content.
 

Qualifications, Requirements & Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing or completed BFA/BA degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Dance, Marketing, or related field
• Passion for the performing arts, especially dance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in event or performance photography and content creation
• Strong visual aesthetic and understanding of photo composition, lighting, and editing
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, etc.)
• Experience with social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook
• Strong writing and editing skills for social media copy
• Interest or background in dance and dance education
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Minimum requirements:

• 18 or older and permitted to work in the United States
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Work well in a team to effectively build community.
• Demonstrate sound project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Effectively interpret and follow policies and procedures.
• Comply with directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Provide equal and fair treatment for all.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Capture high-quality photos and video content at rehearsals, classes, and performances/events
• Assist in curating, organizing, and archiving selects for promotional use and historical records
• Draft engaging social media posts and stories aligned with brand guidelines and publishing best practices
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and execute content calendars and campaign strategies
• Help maintain a comprehensive digital asset library of photo and video content
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new content concepts
• Assist in managing social media calendar.
• Assist in graphic design tasks pertaining to marketing.
• Assist in quality control of all visual and user-generated content
• Coordinate across departments to support photo/video needs and deadlines
• Contribute to design tasks and minor graphic work for digital platforms
• Track content performance and assist in reporting insights on campaign effectiveness
• Research new trends in content and social media within the performing arts space

Time Commitment:

This position is 30 hours per week, with flexible scheduling across the week. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required based on performance schedules.

Compensation:

Weekly Rate: $700 per week commensurate with experience