COTALAND Photographer

Description

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.

COTALAND is an amusement park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters.

Requirements

At COTALAND
, we're creating more than a theme park, we're creating memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our gates.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in making someone's day a little brighter, we'd love to meet you.

Why Work at COTALAND?

Working at COTALAND means being part of a team where every role matters because every interaction matters.

As a CREW Member, you'll have opportunities to:

• Learn new skills through hands-on training.
• Work alongside teammates who support one another.
• Create memorable experiences for guests every day.
• Build confidence and develop skills that will benefit you long after your time at COTALAND.
• Whether this is your first job, a seasonal opportunity, or the next step in your career, you'll become part of a team committed to creating something special every day.

COTALAND Photographers approach guests to create and capture memorable moments through compelling photos. All our photographers are stationed both indoors and outdoors and will carry photography equipment to the various locations throughout the park.

Positions may include:

• COTALAND Entrance Photographer
• Character Experiences & Live Entertainment Photographer
• Character Meet & Greet Photographer
• Roaming Photographer
• Hot Lap Experience Photographer

What you'll do:

• Capture high-quality Guest photos by using cameras and photo technology
• Sell Photo Packages, single photos, and digital photo options to Guests through the use a POS system
• Assist and invite guests to view their photos
• Provide a seamless experience for Guests by learning basic camera trouble shooting
• Contribute to the Guest’s experience by anticipating their needs and offering information including events and directions
• Understand and use guidelines for image composition
• Create an individualized memorable experience for Guests while capturing their photos
• Look for opportunities to communicate with Guests and recommend the variety of service offerings available with our photo options
• Proactively acknowledge, engage, and interact with all Guests

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Flexibility in maneuvering outdoors, while exposed to varied environmental conditions for 8-10 hours (heat, cold, wind, rain, and sun)
• Constantly walking/standing up to 8-10 hours per day depending on operational schedule
• Continuously hold, carry, and lift up to 8-10 lbs. of camera equipment
• Conduct repetitive and frequent use of hands up to 8-10 hours capturing, reviewing, editing and fulfilling Guest photos
• Constantly bending/twisting at the waist, frequently bending/twisting of the head or neck
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with POM VOM photo systems and SHIFT 4 POS equipment preferred but not required

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state and federal law.