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Jr. Photographer
Do you love working with kids and have a ton of energy? We’re currently taking applications to join the ColorPop Portraits crew as a Junior Photographer for the Spring 2025 season. If the following sounds like you, and you’re curious about taking on some seasonal, part-time work that feels more like a 4-year-old’s birthday party than a job, apply today!
Position Purpose
As a junior photographer, you'll be trained to manage picture day events the ColorPop way with the intention of being promoted to team lead.
In this position you'll learn:
To operate the camera and lighting equipment according to our brand standards
To manage an efficient picture day workflow while engaging with each child personally
To trouble-shoot equipment
To interface with clients appropriately to build and maintain meaningful relationships
Responsibilities
Be a joyful picture day photographer for preschools and early childhood education centers.
Interface with school staff in a professional manner (even when things get a little chaotic because babies are crying and someone’s toddler just sneezed on your leg)
Follow artistic direction that extends the continuity of the ColorPop Portraits portfolio and aligns with our brand standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
a love of young children
experience as a portrait photographer general understanding of DSLR and/or Mirrorless camera systems (experience with studio lighting is a plus, but not required.)
physically capable of doing a TON of squats while smiling (this is a physical job!)
early morning availability
reliable transportation to travel around Northeast Ohio
2-3 references that speak to customer service skills and and ability handle yourself with professionalism and grace even when things get a little chaotic
You might be a perfect fit if...
You're building a family portrait business and looking to expand your clientele organically
You're a stay-at-home-mom who has a knack for photography and wants a part time job you love
You're a student studying commercial photography and want to gain hands-on experience
You're a gig-economy enthusiast and want some reliable, energetic work that matters
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This position travels to picture day events across Northeast Ohio north-to-south from Cleveland to Canton, and east-to west from North Canton to Medina. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Shifts are generally between 7:30am-12:30pm Tuesdays through Fridays, but can vary based on each school's requirements.
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Junior Photographers are paid $14/hour during their training period. Team Leads are paid $19/hr + commission.
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Earn additional income while hanging out with adorable kiddos, expand your family photography clientele, or pursue a larger role within our growing company. The opportunities for growth available vary based on your desire, effort, skill and availability.
Photography Intern
Are you studying commercial photography or exploring a career working with young children? Join our team as a Photography Intern for the Spring 2025 season.
Interning with ColorPop Portraits provides practical experience with young children and insight into the daily life of early childhood educators. You'll also become familiar the operation of a commercial photography studio, learning studio lighting techniques, camera use, and how to build meaningful client relationships.
Position Purpose
As a photography intern, you'll spend approximately 10 weeks accompanying a ColorPop Photographer to picture day events across Northeast Ohio where together you’ll create beautiful portraits for families to swoon over.
As a photography intern you’ll…
Assist the photographer in setting up and tearing down camera and lighting equipment
Check students in for their portrait session
Help children strike poses that are flattering and playful
Assist the photographer in managing the workflow to ensure adherence to the daily schedule
Qualifications & Requirements
a love of young children
currently be studying commercial photography, early childhood education, or other related field
physically capable of doing a TON of squats while smiling (this is a physical job!)
early morning availability
reliable transportation to travel around Northeast Ohio
2-3 references that speak to your work ethic and ability handle yourself with professionalism attentiveness
Commit to 5-12 hours per week for 10 weeks during the spring or fall semester.
Photography Interns may be eligible for promotion to Junior Photographer after completing the internship and meeting certain requirements.
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You can expect shifts to be scheduled twice a week, Tuesday through Friday, beginning at 7am, and ending around noon.
Variations in the schedule may happen based on our clients’ requirements.
We are happy to work around your class schedule!
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Interns are paid $14/hr in addition to earning credit toward your educational program.
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Based on your performance during the internship period, you may have the opportunity to join the ColorPop Crew permanently as a Junior Photographer, or in another capacity based on your qualifications and skill, after the conclusion of your internship.
Marketing Intern
Are you studying communications, marketing, social media management or graphic design? Join our team as a Marketing Intern for the Spring 2025 season.
Working with ColorPop Portraits as a marketing intern will provide practical experience expanding the brand awareness and marketing strategy of a growing small business.
Position Purpose
As the ColorPop Portraits marketing intern, you’ll spend approximately 10 weeks documenting a behind-the-scenes look at our team, creating advertising collateral, and helping expand the social media presence for the brand.
As the marketing intern, you’ll…
utilize applications like Canva and Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to create digital and print-ready marketing materials for a variety of uses
follow predetermined brand guidelines and templates
participate in marketing meetings to explore opportunities to engage both potential clients and existing customers
work with the Leadership Team to develop and implement a marketing calendar
Qualifications and Requirements
Currently be studying or working toward a career in marketing, advertising, communications, social media management or related fields
Have experience with Canva and Adobe programs Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Be familiar with social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok
Have reliable transportation to travel around Stark and Summit Counties as needed
Commit to 10 hours per week for 10 weeks during the spring semester.
Marketing Interns may be eligible for long-term contracted relationship after completing the internship and meeting certain requirements.
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The marketing intern’s hours are more flexible than the photography intern’s hours and can easily be tailored to fit your class/work schedule. You’ll be expected to commit 10 hours per week to this position.
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Interns are paid $14/hr in addition to earning credit toward your educational program.
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Based on your performance during the internship period, you may have the opportunity to continue working with the ColorPop Crew as a contracted marketing professional based on your qualifications and skill.