Event photographer competencies

Event photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Event photographer position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Proven photographic experience
2. Own highquality digital equipment, including camera and backup, lenses and flash
3. Computer proficiency, particularly enhancing images via LightRoom
4. Professional appearance and demeanor
5. Current knowledge of the latest photographic trends and technology
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills; Attention to detail and strong editing skills essential.
7. Strong organizational skills and prior office work experience.
8. A good understanding of Public Relations and interest in the Arts & non profit field.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel are required. Robust Excel skills in particular are a definite plus.
10. Fluency with Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Hootsuite) required.
11. Photoshop and html skills preferred.
12. Have strong proofreading and copy editing capabilities.
13. Have familiarity with research and research tools.
14. Possess knowledge of or interest in the visual arts and fundraising.
15. PC and Mac proficiency

 

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills