Sports Photographer

About Afghanistan Cricket Board

Job Summary

Photographers will be responsible to use his/her artistic and technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to produce and preserve images that visually tell a story or record an event. The majority of their work is undertaken 'on location', so travel and irregular working hours are common features of the job.

Duties & Responsibilities

Photographing sportspeople and teams, including action shots during games, matches and events, as well as pictures before and afterwards;

Working with sports writers and editors to discuss what kind of images they need;

developing skills and expertise to use specialist technical equipment, including high-spec zoom lenses, as the action is often taking place at a distance;

Using specialized and expensive equipment suitable for low-light and difficult weather conditions;

Developing an interest in, and/or good working knowledge of, the sport being covered, in order to shoot the most appropriate or marketable shots;

Being prepared to wait patiently for the action, and then to move very fast when it happens.

Market and advertise services to attract stakeholders and clients.

Editing and retouching images and writing location and caption in Pashto and English with photo galleries.

Produce and reproduces pictures and contents for Afghanistan Cricket Board media and marketing department.

Researching, making contacts and marketing ACB produces.

Enhance the subject’s appearance with natural or artificial light

Use photo enhancing software

Maintain a digital portfolio, often on a website, to demonstrate work.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of lighting, positioning and camera technique; photo editing expertise; maintain a dynamic photographic portfolio
Willingness to be flexible in hours and days worked over the cricket season.

Team player with ability to deal with senior people.

Is passionate about cricket.

Commitment to ACB values and culture.

Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Willingness to be held accountable.

Ability to work with a high level of public scrutiny.

Shows selflessness and understands that the ‘game’ is bigger than them.

Willing and able to work in the best interest of Afghanistan Cricket.

Willingness to work in a dynamic and fast paced work environment.

Submission Guideline

 Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV (maximum three pages) with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;
 To apply online please send your application to below email address,
 Candidates may also submit applications by hard copy directly to the ACB HRM unit in Kabul
 Academic job documents is not needed with application, but can be requested if called for interview
 Only short-listed candidates will be informed for written test and interview

Functional Area

Photography

Countries

Submission Email

hr.cv@afghancricket.af

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