Vector Media is hiring: Photography Coordinator in New York
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About Us At Vector Media, we’re building the future of Mobility Marketing, where media moves with people, meets them in real life, and makes a lasting impression. In an advertising world cluttered with screens and scrolls, we deliver real-world media with real results. From digital bus shelters and street-level storytelling to experiential activations, college campus and sports partnerships, we connect brands with audiences in the moments that matter most. Our high-impact media, including fully wrapped vehicles and custom-built experiential assets, turns heads in cities nationwide. With a presence in 50+ markets, we bring campaigns to life across communities, cultures, and coasts. Founded in 1998, Vector has grown from an OOH disruptor into a full-service platform built on data, creativity, and movement. We call it Marketing in Motion, an approach that blends storytelling and strategy to drive results across every channel we touch. We show up as partners with our clients, with our media partners, and with each other, through accountability, innovation, and shared ambition.
What We Value
Creativity: We are resourceful, inventive and take pride in creating dynamic campaigns for our advertisers.
Collaboration: We value diversity and work in concert as a team. It’s more fun that way.
Thoughtfulness: We are purposeful in our goals and our efforts to achieve them.
Accountability: We are responsive and reliable and take ownership of our actions.
Growth: We value learning, as well as the ambition and perseverance it requires.
Fun: We’re unapologetically cheeky at times, and never take ourselves too seriously.
Position Summary We’re looking for a Photography Coordinator to assist our photography team by taking the reins with shooting all our NYC media. The hyper-organized and energetic individual who takes this role will be responsible for tracking photography of outdoor advertising campaigns from start to finish across the greater New York City area, reporting directly to our National Photography Manager as part of the Marketing department.
In this role you’ll spend at least 2-3 days of the week outside in the fresh air snapping stunning photos on the street, so be willing to take on an action-packed work life and occasionally break a sweat. The ideal candidate is meticulous with time management and can handle a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times. This job is ideal for a photographer that wants the security and perks of a full-time job but still be outside doing what they love on a regular basis.
As our Photography Coordinator you will be the primary point of contact for proof of performance photography in New York, working with dispatch operators to schedule shoots of NYC double decker buses, Hampton Jitneys and billboards across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. You’ll also photograph experiential events and private charters, so there will be some weekend hours and occasional evenings. Additionally, the Photography Coordinator will assist with editing and cataloging photography across all markets nationwide alongside our photo team.
Pay Range Details: $26.50/hour - $27.30/hour (equivalent to $55,120- $56,784 annual salary, assuming a 40-hour work week).
The salary range is subject to change and may be amended in the future. Experience, education, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered.
Who You Are Team player with exceptional interpersonal and follow-up skills
Ambitious self-starter with a positive attitude and a great work ethic
Takes initiative to solve problems and complete tasks as they arise
Adaptive to change and thrives in an environment where change is the norm
What You’ll Bring An online photography portfolio demonstrating your camera-wielding prowess (applications submitted without a digital portfolio will not be considered)
Motivated to be out on the streets of New York at least 2-3 days per week taking photos of buses and other media, rain, hail or shine
Able to operate a Canon DSLR for shooting on the streets of Manhattan, and comfortable with navigating around Manhattan on foot or via subway
Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop CC; knowledge of Adobe Premiere is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with Salesforce is a bonus
Proactive, independent, quick learner
Thorough worker with strong attention to detail
Strong organization, prioritization, multi-tasking, and ability to meet deadlines
Flexible, able to think on your feet, problem solve on the spot, and adapt to changing situations or last-minute requests
Willing to work occasional nights and weekends (once a month at minimum)
Videography skills / Editing experience are a plus
What You’ll Do Photograph various media forms around Manhattan and occasionally outside the city, including buses, billboards, special events, and charters
Assist with daily photo requirements for Proof of Performance reports from our Sales team
Track all New York campaigns, maintaining a live schedule using Excel, Notion, and Salesforce
Edit and catalog all images with Adobe Lightroom CC, using our in-house metadata tagging process
Maintain the online photo database and work with the marketing team to get client images before deadlines
Be the point of contact for all NYC Photography, arranging re-shoots and special requests on the fly
Work closely with the Operations team to foster open communication about upcoming installs and any issues with our media
Occasionally manage freelance photographers in NYC and other markets
Collaborate with staff on new ideas and directions for marketing and communications
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- Location:
- New York
- Job Type:
- FullTime