Head of TV and Sports Photography (Product, Design & Marketing)

This role will establish strategic plans and objectives for on-product TV and sports photography, including strategies for best uses of photography, creative direction, content innovation, executive-level communication, people management, and process refinement. Bring your deep expertise in creating and directing photography experiences oriented around entertainment content, across all media types, screens, formats, and technologies!12+ years in photography leadership roles within the entertainment, sports, or media industries8+ years of building and managing creative teams, establishing processes, creating culture, and scalingDeep knowledge of the entertainment industry assigning and production practices working in tandem with show production, including unit photography, on-set capture, multiset gallery shoots, and industry-best photographersExperience with sports photography partnerships, including relationships with major sports leagues, teams, and photography agenciesKnowledge of editing for composition versus editing for sports authenticity while maintaining editorial integrityPortfolio demonstrating proficiency in delivering strategic photography across entertainment and/or sports verticalsProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, asset management systems, and emerging photography technologies including AI-enhanced editing toolsDeep understanding of photography rights management, usage licensing, and international content distribution requirementsMust be flexible, and have the ability to adjust to various production scenarios and technical specificationsAbility to scope photography budgets for freelancer resourcing and original productionsStrong understanding of sports legal and BA requirements, with experience working with supplied photography from third-party partnersExperience establishing photography pipelines, stock partnerships, and photo research teamsAbility to negotiate and manage vendor relationships, licensing agreements, and usage rightsExperience with crisis management and developing contingency plans for photography needs during production challenges