Photographer
Clear Channel Outdoor is one of the country’s largest out-of-home advertising companies. We offer advertising opportunities in over 65 markets and in 60+ commercial airports nationwide. An inherent strength of out-of-home is its big, bold, creative canvas for brands to tell their stories.
Job Summary:
The CCOA Photographer will support the Marketing Team in a role dedicated to capture and deliver high quality photography of outdoor media throughout San Francisco. This includes capturing photos of outdoor media products within five days of posting and generating photography content that will support a variety of visual platforms including, but not limited to, media kits, presentations, social media and video.
Job Description Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: CCO) is one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, with more than 675,000 displays in over 40 countries across five continents, including 47 of the 50 largest markets in the United States. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings offers many types of displays across its global platform to meet the advertising needs of its customers. This includes a growing digital platform that now offers over 1,000 digital billboards across 39 U.S. markets.
Job Summary:
The CCOA Photographer will support the Marketing Team in a role dedicated to capture and deliver high quality photography of outdoor media throughout San Francisco. This includes capturing photos of outdoor media products within five days of posting and generating photography content that will support a variety of visual platforms including, but not limited to, media kits, presentations, social media and video.
Job Responsibilities:
- Heavy daily driving throughout San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and other adjacent areas to capture photos in the field
- Coordinate with Marketing Team to discuss and clarify photography assignments
- With support of the Marketing Team, determine appropriate routes and positioning to capture photos
- Maintain accurate log of outdoor media locations photographed for reporting purposes
- Capture photos by working independently in the field and also by working in teams, as needed
- Review, filter, and edit photos on a daily basis
- Make photos available to Marketing Team within agreed upon time frame
- Other duties as assigned or requested
Job Qualifications
Requirements:
- Comfortable with heavy daily driving of surface streets and freeways throughout the city
- Digital portfolio or sample work that reflects photos of outdoor environments
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in photography equipment, tripod, and lighting usage, etc.; experience with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Camera, 21.1 Megapixel or similar camera
- Proficiency with GoPro Hero, or equivalent, a plus
- Competent in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Ability to identify and interpret photography needs and develop a plan to meet them
- Flexible and willing to cover various parts of the city and other adjacent areas; comfortable with photo assignments changing on a daily basis
- Strong organizational / time management skills and be detail oriented.
- Able to compose emails and other written documentation clearly and concisely.
- Able to read, analyze and interpret verbal and written requests and directions.
- Able to interpret a variety of situations and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Able to deal with problems quickly, multi-task, and prioritize work.
- Team oriented, self-starter who is highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for advertising, marketing, and high quality outdoor photography content
Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate’s degree or undergraduate degree preferred
Competencies
- Functional/Technical Skills – Has the functional / technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Dealing with Ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture.
- Getting Organized – Is well organized, resourceful and panful; effective and efficient at working with multiple resources to get things done.
- Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging.
- Communicating Effectively – Writes and presents effectively; strongly gets a message across.
- Process Management - Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow.
Physical Demands
The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands
- Employee must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens and to adjust focus
- This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
Other Requirements
- Ability to travel outside of the office 15% of the time for periodic corporate meetings and industry events.
- Access to a reliable vehicle and possess valid driver’s license
California Salary Range: $18.00 to $20.00
Bonus Eligible
Comprehensive Benefits package offerings, which includes:
- Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
- Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
- Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
- Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
EEOC statement
As an equal opportunity workplace, we believe that being your authentic self enables us to deliver innovative advertising solutions while enhancing our communities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where we celebrate you as you are, and value your growth and passion.
Location
Oakland, CA: 2857 Hannah Street, 94608
Position Type
Regular
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.