Press photographer functions

Press photographer functions

In this post, you can ref key functions of Press photographer in details. Based on this function list, you can set up daily duties, weekly duties, monthly tasks/activities.

I. List of Press photographer duties:

         1.            Maintain media contact database (Consolidate and update contact lists; Research specific media contacts and outlets for upcoming exhibitions and programs.)

         2.            Monitor, format and circulate all media clips. Maintain and organize press clip database.

         3.            Promote MAD’s exhibition, educational and outreach programs via Social Media.

         4.            Promptly answer press requests regarding releases and images and field other inquiries to appropriate public affairs staff members.

         5.            Manage weekly outreach to listings editors to ensure Museum's exhibitions and programs inclusion. Update all relevant event calendars.

         6.            Prepare Museum monthly enewsletter (draft copy, schedule eblast with relevant updated content, update recipient database) and work on other Museum collaterals as needed (draft short articles for members’ biannual newsletter, copy edit visitor materials etc.)

         7.            Update and maintain press website www.madmuseum.org/about/press (upload and format press releases; update image archive).

         8.            Help with logistical organization of press previews and other media events.

         9.            Escort press on photo and film shoots approved by the Museum.

     10.            Assist at Special Events (escort press and/or event photographer, distribute press materials, greet and check in).

II. List of Press photographer qualifications

                  1.            Excellent oral and written communication skills; Attention to detail and strong editing and grammar skills essential.

                  2.            Strong organizational skills and prior office work experience.

                  3.            A good understanding of Public Relations and interest in the Arts & Design field.

                  4.            Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel are required.  Robust Excel skills in particular are a definite plus.

                  5.            Fluency with Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Hootsuite) required.

                  6.            InDesign, Photoshop and html skills preferred.

                  7.            Minimum of five years public relations experience; agency experience preferred

                  8.            A background in travel, fashion, luxury, entertainment or media is a plus

                  9.            Crisis management experience a plus

              10.            Work experience and relationships with international media a plus