Videographer/Photographer

$41,600 - $50,960/Yr

Sugar Bowl Resort - Norden, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Norden, CA

About the position

Are you a talented photographer and videographer with a passion for skiing and snowboarding? Your dream job might be waiting for you at Sugar Bowl! We're seeking an in-house Videographer/Photographer to capture and edit stunning photos and videos at our resort. No two days will be the same in this role. You'll work in a variety of styles and cover a broad range of subjects, both indoors and outdoors. Video projects will range from quick, 8-second Instagram reels to long-form, multi-week productions. Photography assignments will include action shots, scenic vistas, portraits, and everything in between. You'll capture the diverse essence of the resort, from intense blizzards to sunny terrain park sessions, to beginner ski lessons, to pro athletes sessioning big mountain terrain. You'll handle each project from start to finish, including production and post-production. Responsibilities include transporting, setting up, and operating equipment, as well as assisting with staging and set preparation. This role involves close collaboration with our Marketing Director and Marketing Manager to brainstorm, develop, and publish content that drives engagement and supports the Sugar Bowl brand. Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike. You're a professional-level videographer/photographer first and a skier or snowboarder second. You have a deep love for the mountains and a passion for the ski and ride industry. Our marketing team embodies the mountain lifestyle, working hard and playing hard. With Mount Disney outside our window, a chairlift overhead, and slopes surrounding our building, we live and breathe this lifestyle. We're looking for a creative, efficient, and dedicated team player to join our tight-knit group and contribute to our goals with passion and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Frequent on-mountain photo & video shoots, sometimes working in extreme weather conditions
• Transport, set up, and operate various production equipment including cameras, audio and video recorders, lighting equipment, props, and microphones for location and studio production
• Operate and maintain proper levels and calibration of cameras, audio and video recorders, and other production equipment
• Support the team throughout the production process, which may include finding interview subjects, creating graphics, and presenting to executive team and other constituents
• Assist in developing interview questions and storyboards
• Coordinate photo/video shoots including assisting with model outreach/selection and coordinating with mountain operations for on-mountain needs
• Establish relationships with Sugar Bowl athletes and photographers for gathering imagery and coordinating shoots
• Well-versed in platform-specific best practices and able to create tailored content for optimal performance across various channels
• Social Media posts and updates on all Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge social platforms
• Upload and organize all media in the marketing library so that content is easily accessible
• Collect and organize b-roll footage for media use
• Handle guest issues in a courteous and helpful manner
• Communicate information internally throughout the department and the resort
• Maintain a great working relationship with other departments
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years in marketing, communications, or related field
• Ability to ski or snowboard at an advanced level, you will be in the field shooting in challenging terrain
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends or holidays for events or key resort dates
• Deep understanding of what good skiing or snowboarding form looks like
• Promotes and exemplifies the Sugar Bowl culture of exceptional guest service, teamwork, and innovation
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Enjoys pitching in wherever assistance is needed at the resort and/or on the marketing team
• Highly organized and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Excellent media workflow organization
• Strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple projects at once, with little supervision
• Works well independently and with others
• Ability to work weekends and early morning hours
• Experience with MS Office Suite, Mac and Adobe Suite
• Deep level of understanding with Adobe Premiere, Lightroom and Photoshop
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Videography or Photography preferred
• Previous resort and/or marketing office experience preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and be in good physical condition

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with social media marketing
• Knowledge of the ski and snowboard industry
• Familiarity with content creation for various platforms

Benefits

• Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1000hrs (and 1-yr)
• Excellent professional and training development
• Free ski and tubing passes for employees
• Free ski passes for dependents
• 50% off food at our cafeterias
• Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees
• Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends
• Lift ticket discounts at tons of resorts including 24 destinations thanks to the Mountain Collective
• Hotel discounts
• Employee ski reciprocal programs