http://www.lightstalkers.org/opportunities-10-6-07 An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us +Still Life Photographer, Outside Magazine+ Santa Fe, NM USA Benefits 401K, Dental, Health Job Duration Full Time Job Requirements We are currently accepting applications to review for a fulltime, on staff, still life photographer. The applicant must have at least 5 years studio experience doing tabletop and large-scale still life photography. The applicant must be willing to relocate to Santa Fe. The work will include 2 annual Outside Buyer’s Guide issues of still life photography, which is around 400 stills per issue. Normally each issue takes about 3 solid months of work at 2 different times of the year. The Spring/Summer issue is shot December – March and our Winter issue is shot June – August. We will also have occasional still life work for Outside magazine and Outside’s GO magazine. Outside is America’s leading active lifestyle magazine, with over two million readers a month. For 30 years, we’ve been dedicated to covering travel, sports, adventure, health and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the world outside. Along with many other accolades, Outside is the only magazine to receive three consecutive National Magazine Awards for General Excellence. Please visit us at www.outsideonline.com. Contact Outside Magazine Email Address photo.outsidemagazine@yahoo.com Address 400 Market St. Santa Fe, NM USA Phone 505-989-7100 x219 Fax 505-989-4700 Special Instructions Please submit resumes along with a selection of 5 images (low res PDF or JPEGS. No larger than 4x5 at 72 dpi), to the attention of: Lesley Meyer,Photo Director at: photo.outsidemagazine@yahoo.com +Sales Director / Sales Associate, Silverstein Photography+ (New York NY) Silverstein Photography, located in the heart of the Chelsea Art District is seeking to fill the position of Sales Director and/or Sales Associate. Qualified candidates should have 3 – 5 years working experience in the field, work well with others in a team environment, and have a passion for the medium. Institutional experience, Masters in Art/Photography, foreign languages, all preferred. Join our team and enjoy excellent benefits and a nurturing work environment. Please send resume to elizabeth@silversteinphotography.com, no phone calls please. All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence. +Neighbor Newspapers, Photographer+ Marietta, Georgia Job Status: Full-time Photojournalists in metro Atlanta area wanted for the Neighbor Newspapers, a group of weekly newspapers in the metro Atlanta area. We are looking for smart and hungry photographers eager to get their feet wet in the newspaper business. Candidates must have a college degree in photojournalism or equivalent major, as well as experience with their college newspaper and/or an internship. Local candidates will be considered above all others. You must have reliable transportation. You must have your own professional digital SLR camera and lenses as well. Send a resume, references, and a CD with a good mix of news, features, and sports photos (please don’t send prints) to: Mark Maguire, NNI Photo Resumes, Neighbor Newspapers, P.O. Box 449, Marietta, GA 30061. NO PHONE CALLS. +Curatorial Assistant (Project)+ The Museum of Modern Art (New York NY) The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Project Curatorial Assistant for the 2009 Bauhaus exhibition. This projected exhibition is a joint project of all MoMA departments with its Department of Architecture and Design leading coordination. The anticipated length of the project is to January 2010. To ensure the progress of planning for this exhibition, the Curatorial Assistant will perform the following duties: · Coordinate loan list for MoMA in close contact with the three Bauhaus institutions in Germany and MoMA’s Registrar office · Research objects in the US and other collections, including illustration research and image rights for the catalogue · Bibliography coordination with appointed MoMA curators to install a Bauhaus working library in Architecture and Design · Assistance in exhibition layout in cooperation with exhibition designer · Close-out Bauhaus exhibition files for archives and assist Registrar with tracking closing of loans. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Art History (Master’s degree or higher preferred) with Bauhaus specialization desirable. Reading knowledge of German required. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite. Collections Management software training will be provided. Please submit resume and cover letter, which must include salary requirements directly to jobs@moma.org or to The Museum of Modern Art, Department of Human Resources, 11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019. If submitting by email, please reference the position title in the subject line. The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation. +The Daily Progress, Photojournalist wanted+ Charlottesville, Virginia Job Status: Full-time Website: http://www.dailyprogress.com The Charlottesville Daily Progress has an immediate opening for an entry-level photographer to join its three-person photo team at the 30,000-circulation morning Media General paper. We are located next to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Photographers are equipped with Nikon still cameras and share a Canon GL2 video camera used to produce multimedia video projects for the Web site. The applicant must be willing to shoot both video and still images for a variety of daily assignments including features, news and sports. The position requires a knowledge of Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, Adobe Premiere, Soundslides and Windows XP. Applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume including 20- Jpeg images and at least one multimedia project on a CD w/ a hard copy of file info and 3 references to: Andrew Shurtleff- Chief Photographer, The Daily Progress, 685 West Rio Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22901 +Intern to Photographer Rep+ Artists and Creatives (New York NY) Midtown Photography Agency seeks an outgoing intern wanting to work from the ground up toward a career as a photographer representative in the fashion industry. The ideal candidate will be a young professional who has time 3 or more days a week to donate to our agency and to your own professional interests. As a beginner you would be taking care of office duties such as maintenance and organization as well as important research of ad agencies, models, brands and magazines worldwide. You will also be getting familiar with our photographers’ work and specialties for better representation of them to clients. Only serious individuals with an interest in becoming a photographer representative need apply. An interest in photography will help you considerably, as will knowledge of the internet and creating image attachments for email. Strong multitasking and organizational skills are also a must. This position is best fit for individuals in school, or working part-time jobs. This experience and knowledge will absolutely be worth the time spent as you work your way toward becoming a successful representative in the fashion and commercial photography industry. Send résumés and cover letters by EMAIL ONLY PLEASE!!! NO PHONE CALLS!!! I can be reached at: joel@artistsandcreatives.com. State your professional goals, and your current availabilities. Thanks. +Executive Assistant / Assistant Editor+ The Sheep Meadow Press (Bronx (Riverdale) NY) We are an independent, non-profit press operated by a poet and art dealer. The position will involve the day to day operations of a small press as well as being an executive assistant to our publisher. A background in or knowledge of art would be beneficial. An advanced degree in English or Art History is required, as is some experience in publishing and, in particular, desktop publishing. The position is full time, paying $48,000/year plus health benefits. Please send a resume and cover letter by email or fax: stmoss@gmail.com 718-884-0406 (fax) +Administrative/Personal Studio Assistant, Fine Arts Photography Studio+ (New York NY) Artist seeks Full-Time Permanent Administrative/Personal Assistant to assist in the studio. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Excellent writing and organizational skills, a pleasant phone manner, and an ability to work efficiently in a small, team-oriented studio environment. Mac proficiency is required. Email resume and cover letter (as attachments), salary requirement, and names of 3 references to studio.opening@gmail.com. Subject line of email should read: Administrative Assistant. Interviews for the position will start immediately. Salary: Commensurate with experience +Collection Assistant -- temporary+ International Center of Photography (New York NY) The International Center of Photography seeks an assistant to work within the photographic collections area of the Exhibitions Department. This assistant will support cataloging efforts within the museum's collection of 100,000 photographs and related artifacts. Tasks include: basic data entry; assisting in physical organization of collection objects; preparation of inventories; bibliographic, biographical and chronological research. Conduct research and write text to support the collection’s online presence in emuseum.icp.org and photomuse.org. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under direct supervision, the Collection Assistant will enter text information from the back of photographs or from other documents into a collection database; assign key words where necessary; sort and further organize groups of photographs; prepare inventory lists in databases or word processing programs; conduct research on individual photographers, write short biographies, and compile the research notes. Additional cataloging/database responsibilities: Conduct provenance research to determine how materials entered the collection. Create online featured selections; write label texts for some of the individual photographs in these selections and brief introductory texts to situate the material. Write finding aids for selected areas within the collection. Additional photomuse.org responsibilites: Conduct chronological research and write a history of photography (this is largely complete, though it is continually added to). Update the GEH/ICP Exhibitions section on photomuse to include images and text from the New Histories series. Other responsibilites: Conduct research related to collections exhibitions and publications. Occasionally prepare material for outside researchers. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Physical organization and simple preservation of collection artifacts. Preservation includes insertion of unmounted photographic images into Mylar or polypropylene sleeves and/or use of acid-free paper to interleave between photographs. Some more formal condition reporting may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Training: Undergraduate degree in Art History, History, American Studies or related humanities field. Demonstrated knowledge of the history of photography. Work Experience: Some experience in museum cataloging is preferred. Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of microcomputers, word processing and database applications. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical Demands: Lift boxes of photographic works weighing up to 30 lbs. Climb ladder to reach shelves. To Apply: Send Résumé, Cover Letter and Salary Requirement in Confidence to Director of Administration International Center of Photography 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 Email: jobs@icp.org Fax: 212-857-0089 No Telephone Calls Please +Lake Country Newspapers/Journal Community Publishing Group, Photojournalist+ Hartland, Wisconsin Job Status: Full-time Website: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1403 Full-time photographer Lake Country Publications is looking for a full-time photographer interested in becoming part of our talented team of photojournalists. Duties would include sports, feature and news photography assignments, including weekend work, for our newspapers and magazines in Waukesha County. Applicants need to be proficient with Photoshop and experienced with digital photograph. Owning your own equipment is a plus. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401K and retirement plan. If you’re interested, please apply via our website www.jobsatjournalsentinel.com and search for key word: photographer. +Senior Visual Artist+ New York University (New York NY) DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART PROFESSIONS Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Studio Art Program Located in New York's historic East Village, NYU's Studio Art Program is closely tied to the international art world and focuses on the contribution of contemporary visual art to a broader cultural dialogue. Graduate and undergraduate studio art programs are interdisciplinary and combine theory and practice with painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, video, performance, and ceramics. Students and faculty at NYU have access to the resources of a major research university, as well as the department's graduate programs in visual culture, art education, arts administration and art therapy. We invite applications from visual artists who have established exceptional and widely influential careers, as evidenced by international museum exhibitions, ambitious public projects, published catalogues, and extensive critical commentary. Artists working in any media, or combined media are welcome to apply. We seek candidates who see an ongoing engagement with students as part of an innovative creative practice. Letters of application with curriculum vitae, slides, CD or other examples of creative work, and the names and telephone numbers of five references should be sent to: Sue de Beer, Chair, Senior Visual Art Search, Department of Art and Art Professions, New York University, Steinhardt School, 34 Stuyvesant Street, New York, NY 10003. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. The position will begin in fall 2008. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. +Assistant to the Artist+ Spencer Tunick Studio (New York NY) Spencer Tunick Studio is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student for this position - (credit or non-credit). Lunch and travel offered. You will assist with upcoming installations, gallery and museum exhibitions. This position requires a commitment of 1 day a week. Please submit a paragraph explaining your interest in working with the artist. Subject your email: Assistant Include your phone #. If for any reason you don’t receive an email back within 2 weeks, it’s only because the position has been filled. We will keep your info on file for future internships and volunteer work on large-scale projects. Thank You. projects@spencertunick.com www.spencertunick.com +Photographer, Army Times+ Springfield, Virginia Job Status: Full-time Army Times Publishing Co., a Gannett company, seeks a photographer to produce informative, interesting images to help the reader more fully understand the subject matter and tell the story. This includes news coverage on Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the White House, as well as extensive domestic and international travel. Some assignments include difficult, austere, and potentially dangerous working/living conditions. Photography responsibilities include the transmitting, captioning and digital processing of images for our print publications and their online components. Additional duties include periodic work on the picture desk searching online picture sources, handling workflow of electronic imagery, and archiving. Ideal candidate must possess a high level of photographic skill, including studio lighting, environmental portraiture, sports and spot news. Good interpersonal skills and minimum of 2 years experience in news photography are required. Multimedia experience, including Flash, video, compression, and sound is a plus. College Degree preferred. We offer an excellent benefits package. Please send resume and portfolio to: HR/Army Times Publishing Co., 6883 Commercial Drive, Springfield, VA 22159 or email: resumes@atpco.com M/F/D/V +Art Handler, Staley- Wise Gallery+ (New York NY) Photography gallery in Soho is seeking a Part-time Art Handler. Qualified applicants should have previous art handling and framing experience. Responsibilities include: -Day to day handling of photographs and frames -Packing work for shipping and storage -Installation of shows -Cutting mats and framing -Coordinating shipments and incoming orders with Registrar and Assistant -Confirming receipt of new work, assessing condition, and entering it into database -Assisting in presentations of work to clients -Knowledge of inventory and whereabouts of work in the gallery -General maintenance of gallery space Please fax resume and cover letter to 212-966-6293 or email Photo@staleywise.com. No calls please. +Henry County Local+ Reporter/Photographer needed for North-Central Kentucky newspaper New Castle, Kentucky Job Status: Full-time The Henry County Local, a 4,100 circulation weekly newspaper, has an immediate opening for a staff reporter/photographer to join its close knit staff. Henry County is located midway between Louisville, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio, and is home to a variety of businesses including Eminence Speaker, Apollo Choppers, Smith-Berry Winery and more. Our reporter/photographer covers everything from government meetings to the county fair, spot news to the first day of school, two school districts and much, much more. You can do it all, from writing your story, taking the photos to go along with it and designing the pages. The ideal candidate will have — A natural sense of curiosity; A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience; Competency in all areas of photography; Electronic page design, InDesign; Strong skills with grammar, spelling, writing, interviewing and researching; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet frequent deadlines by writing concise stories on deadline; Basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Google, web searches, e-mail, etc); Strong initiative in developing story ideas and enterprise; The capacity to be a self-starter and work independently. Essential functions include — Covering a geographic beat, including courts and police, government, schools, business, civic groups, community news, meetings, and business; Occasionally cover breaking news in Henry County; Regularly shoot photos, primarily digital; Participate in electronic layout as directed, including writing headlines and cutlines; Develop story ideas and work to find investigative angles; Be available for night/weekend coverage; Cover and write stories on own initiative or as assigned. Provide interesting content through a variety of news, features, and profiles; Maintain close contact (daily where appropriate) with agencies and personnel on beat; Maintain own future files on meetings, events, courts, etc. as pertinent to the beat; Participate in staff projects and significant reporting efforts; Maintain an excellent record of accuracy, responsiveness and integrity; Regular involvement with content and features with The Local’s website at hclocal.com; Assist in proofing news page dummies. This position is a full-time position with benefits including paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, a 401K, health insurance, dental insurance, a vision plan, and more. To apply, please send your resume and work samples to: Jonna Spelbring Priester General Manager/Editor Henry County Local P.O. Box 209 New Castle, KY 40050 Please, no phone calls on Monday or Tuesday. The Local is a member of the Landmark Community Newspapers, Inc., family. +Photography Studio Intern+ R20th Century (New York NY) Intern needed for the Brooklyn photography studio of a design gallery. Duties will include: assistance setting up studio equipment; changing backdrops; moving furniture on & off of the set; cleaning & prepping pieces to be shot (including assembly of items); support with basic image management using Photoshop. This is a very small studio and a great opportunity for hands on experience. Intern will be paid a daily stipend for lunch and travel. Ideally they would be available 10-16 hours a week. Hours are flexible but must be between 10am- 6pm, Monday-Thursday. To be considered for this internship, please email your resumé and cover letter to r@r20thcentury.com. +Internship, Yossi Milo Gallery+ (New York NY) Yossi Milo Gallery seeks motivated, detail-oriented, interns interested in learning the operations of a fast-paced, contemporary photography gallery. Interns will assist with daily administrative tasks, registrarial duties and maintenance of the gallery, as well as run errands and make deliveries around the city. Internships are unpaid positions open to reliable, energetic college students, graduate students or recent graduates able to work 2-4 full days for 3-4 months. Please send cover letter and resume to: registrar@yossimilo.com +Program Director of Painting, Drawing and Critical Studies and Program Director of Photography and Digital Media+ Anderson Ranch Arts Center (Snowmass Village CO) Anderson Ranch has released the job descriptions for the Program Director of Painting, Drawing and Critical Studies and the Program Director of Photography and Digital Media. Both of these positions lead and oversee all aspects of their respective programs at Anderson Ranch. These programs include a year-round cycle of adult workshops and artists’ residencies. It is expected that the directors will be a practicing artists or researchers who have an in-depth knowledge of contemporary fine arts in their field. As part of a team of artistic program directors representing the major art disciplines offered by the Ranch, the Program Director collaborates as a team member on envisioning and implementing the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. For a complete description of these job openings, please go to our website at www.andersonranch.org. These positions will remain open until filled. No telephone calls or email, please. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If interested in this position, please send a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and three references to Hunter O'Hanian, President, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, PO Box 5598, Snowmass Village, CO, 81615. The Anderson Ranch Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other criterion specified by federal, state or local laws, in the administration of its employment policy. +Stars and Stripes Reporter/Photographer+ Middle East, Europe Website: http://www.stripes.com Job Status: Limited tenure (NTE 13-months) Salary: $35,000 - $42,000, plus benefits Description: Stars and Stripes, the independent, daily newspaper covering the U.S. military overseas, seeks a motivated and experienced reporter to cover the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond. The reporter will spend most of the assignment “downrange” with troops in Iraq, telling their stories. The newspaper will provide lodging near its European headquarters in Germany for the reporter’s use while not on assignment. Other benefits include medical, life insurance, retirement plan, 401k plan, danger pay and approximately eight weeks of leave/compensatory time off annually. This position requires someone able to operate on his or her own in harsh environments; work with editors and other reporters remotely; take the initiative on difficult stories; and balance news coverage with personal safety. The job offers a unique opportunity to aggressively cover the U.S. military in action, break news, develop enterprise stories, and literally become the voice for hundreds of thousands of soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. Ability to change gears at a moment’s notice and handle a variety of assignments is a must. Photography skills are required, to include ability to take and transmit publishable photographs with a digital camera. Personal safety training and gear will be provided. Preferred candidate will have at least three years reporting and writing experience working for a daily newspaper; college degree or college-level education in journalism or related field. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. To apply, please send resume and clips to: Stars and Stripes, Human Resource Office, Unit 29480, APO AE 09211, or e-mail to jobs@estripes.osd.mil. For additional information about this position, please contact Linda Yorde at +496155601207 or e-mail as above. Stars and Stripes is an equal opportunity employer. +Assistant to Photo Rep+ NEW YORK, NY USA Leading photo agency in NYC seeks an assistant to support the owner in the repping department. Applicant must be detailed oriented, have excellent organizational skills and telephone manner as well as the ability to multi task. The successful candidate will play an integral role in every facet of the department. The position is one of great exposure and has tremendously diverse responsibilities and strong growth potential. Some of the key responsibilities are as follows: Marketing, Research and Promotion. Creative management and collaboration with photographers and clients Production Trafficking of portfolios Updating agency website Acting as liaison with photographers, client and vendors Assisting in estimating process Excellent knowledge of computer programs required. Microsoft word, excel, photo shop and acrobat. Minimum 2 years experience required in related industries. NY Photo Agency Midtown location. Representing high quality photographers for Advertising, Entertainment industries. Email Address jobreps@gmail.com Special Instructions Salary commensurate with experience, Please email resume to repjobs@gmail.com Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:56:33 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/opportunities-10-6-07 +NGO shoot in Ethiopia and Uganda+ Catholic Relief Services is looking for an NGO photographer to shoot in both Ethiopia and Uganda. The dates are October 29 – November 5. Photographer must live in Ethiopia or Uganda, or live close enough to Ethiopia to get there for under $500. They pay is $450 a day plus housing, food and transportation. If interested, you can respond to this post or email me at jstipe@crs.org. Please send me a link to your NGO portfolio. Thanks, Jim Sat, 06 Oct 2007 14:04:22 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/opportunities-10-6-07#95597 +VII Photo Agency - New York and Paris Internships+ VII Photo Agency is currently seeking interns to fill positions in New York (2) and Paris (1) for the period October to December 2007. The New York internships provide unique exposure to the archive and sales sides of the agency, with some level of interaction with the photographers themselves. Candidates should have or be pursuing a degree in photography, plus possess comparable photography work experience. The intern position requires knowledge of scanning, Photoshop and Macintosh systems. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, self-motivated, flexible, resourceful and intelligent in their approach to the workplace. Requirements: 4-month commitment, full-time availability, reliable transportation and accommodation. This is an unpaid internship, so please be financially prepared to participate in this program. Qualified and interested applicants should send a cover letter, detailed resume and 3 strong references to Sarah Poust at : sarah@viiphoto.com Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:51:45 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/opportunities-10-6-07#95740 Equipment Manager in a Digital Capture Company (Lower East Side) Dtouch NYC, the american arm of a leading company providing photographic digital capture and retouching services for high-end fashion and advertising clients, is looking to integrate a new equipment manager and archivist in its NYC operation. We are looking for somebody who has a very good working knowledge of Mac OS X and computers in general, and a serious interest in photography, to work with our dynamic and international team of digital operators and retouchers. Duties include: - Preparation and calibration of the computers that go on shoots - Retrieve pictures from the archive, process them in Capture One and deliver files to clients - Manage and maintain the equipment in the capture room - Troubleshoot specific hardware or software related problems with computer and photo equipment Qualifications: - Mac Hardware and Software and good computer skills in general - Photo equipment and related knowledge (Canon, Hasselblad, Mamiya) - Moderate Photoshop skills - Knowledge of Digital RAW workflow - Experience in networking and servers is a plus The job requires some flexibility in the schedule as there are sometimes emergencies but on most days the hours are from 10AM to 7PM Monday to Friday. We also offer health benefits. The job is located in the Lower East Side. This is currently my job, if you're interested in taking over, message me! Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:23:42 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/opportunities-10-6-07#95765 hey Matt, thanks for adding this.. I want everyone to know that I do these posts open for responses precisely so people can add to them. That goes for you too, Damaso! Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:04:31 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/opportunities-10-6-07#95797