Manager, Photography

Manager Of Photography

The Manager of Photography serves as the lead photographer for the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center, overseeing photography production, visual direction and asset workflows across both brands. Reporting to the Director, Social Media Strategy, this is both a strategic and highly hands-on position. The Manager of Photography is responsible for capturing, editing and delivering compelling imagery, establishing photographic standards and coordinating the resources required to meet priority photography needs across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional technical photography skills with a sophisticated editorial and brand eye. This individual must thrive in fast-paced live environments, make strong decisions under tight deadlines and collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the below:

• Photography Production and Creative Direction
• Asset and Workflow Management
• Coverage and Resource Management

Qualifications:

• A professional photography portfolio must be submitted with the application.
• Required:
• Five or more years of professional photography experience.
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating sports or action photography, live-event coverage, portrait or studio work and brand storytelling.
• Demonstrated ability to capture, select, edit and transmit imagery quickly in a live-event environment.
• Advanced proficiency with professional camera systems, lenses, lighting and studio equipment.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Experience managing photography assets, metadata and digital archives.
• Experience directing freelance photographers, external vendors or small visual teams.
• Strong creative judgment, organization, communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing needs under tight deadlines.
• Preferred:
• Photography experience with a professional or collegiate sports organization, major entertainment venue or consumer brand.
• Experience with Photo Shelter, Smug Mug, iconik or comparable asset-management platforms.
• Video capture and editing experience, including familiarity with Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Working Conditions:

• Travel Requirements May be required to travel (