Staff Photographer & Videographer

About the role

The Staff Photographer & Videographer will capture and tell visual stories about the museum, collection, artists, exhibitions, events, institutional initiatives, and our community across all sites. ABOUT SAM As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums - a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships - all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job-it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.

Responsibilities

• Capture photography and video of SAM events, programs, galleries, people, partners, and other museum happenings to market and promote the museum
• Collaborate with the Creative Studio to brainstorm and plan upcoming opportunities to capture photos and video across SAM locations, in the galleries during exhibitions and events, and to document special projects, shop product, staff, new initiatives, and more
• Edit and retouch images and footage using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Upload assets to the digital asset management system (Canto) using standardized metadata, keywords, and tags for efficient and appropriate access by colleagues
• Organize files according to established filing conventions
• Ensure that photography, video, and visual assets follow brand and image standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to determine approach, details, times, location access, and subject availability
• Interact with visitors and event attendees to ensure individuals captured sign image release forms
• Oversee and maintain equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, video equipment, and external disk drives
• Keep current with photography and studio lighting trends, and innovations
• Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional, welcoming, and inclusive customer service-creating positive, meaningful experiences for all visitors, every time
• Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow our collective understanding and integration of antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values into SAM's work
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