Team Photographer (Seasonal)

Join the newest addition to the WNBA family as we bring professional women’s basketball to Canada! The Toronto Tempo is the WNBA’s 14th franchise and first Canadian team set to tip off in May. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court. We are committed to empowering our players, engaging our fans, and making a positive impact in our community.

Job Summary:

The Team Photographer will report to the Manager, Content Marketing and be responsible for capturing high-quality photography, highlighting the team, the athletes, and the vibrant culture that thrives on and off the court. This individual will be responsible for photographing all the Tempo’s home games during the 2026 season along with community events, media days, and other relevant team appearances. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller with strong technical skills and a keen eye for live action. The Team Photographer will work closely with the Content and Social teams to bring campaigns to life, from concept to execution, while helping establish and protect the Tempo’s brand identity across all platforms. This individual will need to be at all Tempo home games in Toronto and able to work weeknights, evenings, and weekends from April to October 2026.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Photograph all Tempo home games in Toronto during the 2026 season.
• Capture content for community events, media days, and other relevant team appearances.
• Produce high-quality images of players, coaches, and staff that align with the team’s brand and storytelling goals.
• Edit and deliver images promptly for use across social media, digital platforms, and PR.
• Work closely with social media, marketing, design, communications, and content team to meet content needs throughout the entire season.
• Maintain and organize a complete photo archive in accordance with league and team guidelines (ScorePlay & Greenfly).
• Ensure all photography follows WNBA rules, credential requirements, and usage rights.
• Manage photography workflows and backups to ensure consistent quality and reliability.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience with professional photography required, ideally within sports, entertainment, media, or lifestyle brands.
• Experience working with professional or collegiate sports teams required.
• Skilled with professional DSLR or mirrorless cameras and photography editing softwares (Adobe Creative Suite, CaptureOne).
• Ability to balance creative excellence with quick-turn execution and adaptability.
• A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback and iteration.
• Passion for basketball, women’s sports, or community-driven storytelling is an asset.
• Must have your own equipment to use on a regular basis including camera, lenses, laptop, additional gear.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, week nights, and weekends.

Required Key Competencies:

• Proactivity – Anticipates design needs and identifies solutions before challenges arise
• Confidentiality – ability to keep confidentiality and to practice discretion.
• Adaptability – flexible in the face of change, maintains a positive demeanor, can handle conflicting priorities without loss of composure.
• Creativity & Innovation – Generates fresh, original ideas that express the brand in compelling ways.
• Attention to Detail – Upholds design excellence and consistency in all deliverables.
• Organization – Manages multiple tasks and timelines effectively.
• Communication– Clearly expresses design concepts and rationale to both creative and non-creative collaborators.
• Proactivity – Anticipates design needs and identifies solutions before challenges arise
• Team Player - handles responsibilities well as part of a group and when solely responsible for a task or outcome.
• Judgement - able to make reasonable decisions as needed in the absence of direction, refers issues to another appropriate person in a timely manner, can be trusted to work without constant or direct supervision.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of the historic launch of the first WNBA team in Canada.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of women’s sports in Canada.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials all as one file via LinkedIn. We are accepting applications until March 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST.

The salary range for the Team Photographer (seasonal) role is $3500/month - $4000/month dependent on hours worked that month.

All applications submitted to the Tempo are always reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for resume screening. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

Toronto Tempo is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable laws.

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