2026-01-02 – Weekly Photography Jobs : Explore a unique role in photo innovation

Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.


This week, the photography job market is buzzing with opportunities, especially for those willing to work on-site or in specific locations. There’s a noticeable demand for photography specialists and leads in various states, with a few remote roles verified for those looking for flexible work environments.


This Week’s Jobs

  • Photography Arts Coach
    Company: Claremont Unified | Location: Claremont, CA
    Claremont Unified is looking for someone to lead weekly photography lessons. This role is ideal for those passionate about teaching and fostering creativity in students.
    Apply Here

  • Photography Lead
    Company: National Capitol Contracting LLC | Location: Orlando, FL
    NCC needs a Photography Lead for an upcoming contract, requiring secret clearance. It’s a chance to lead and drive photography projects from the ground up.
    Apply Here

  • Photography Lead
    Company: Red Carrot | Location: Orlando, FL
    This role requires a secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. It’s perfect for those ready to step into a leadership position in photography.
    Apply Here

  • Photography & Design Specialist
    Company: Central States Industrial | Location: Springfield, MO
    If you’re a versatile creative with strong photography and design skills, Central States Industrial has a spot for you. This role promises varied tasks and creative freedom.
    Apply Here

  • Photography Intern
    Company: Rare Editions | Location: New York, NY
    Rare Editions is on the lookout for a Photography Intern to join their in-house team. It’s a great opportunity to gain experience in a professional setting.
    Apply Here

  • Photography Specialist
    Company: NEW YORK EDGE, INC | Location: New York, NY
    NEW YORK EDGE, INC is seeking enthusiastic individuals to lead and promote photography interest. A fantastic role if you’re passionate about engaging with the community.
    Apply Here

  • Photography Specialist
    Company: NEW YORK EDGE, INC | Location: Woodside, NY
    Another opportunity with NEW YORK EDGE, INC to organize and lead photography programs. Perfect for those who love to inspire and teach.
    Apply Here

  • Photography Specialist
    Company: NEW YORK EDGE, INC | Location: New York, NY
    Join NEW YORK EDGE, INC in their mission to encourage creativity through photography. This role offers the chance to make a real impact.
    Apply Here

  • Photography Specialist
    Company: NEW YORK EDGE, INC | Location: Hollis, NY
    Engage with the community as a Photography Specialist with NEW YORK EDGE, INC. This role is all about promoting interest and organizing photography activities.
    Apply Here

  • Photography Internship
    Company: Heaven Hill Brands | Location: Louisville, KY
    Heaven Hill Brands is offering a summer internship for budding photographers. Join their Creative Services team to gain invaluable experience.
    Apply Here


Work From Anywhere (100% Verified)

This week, there are some solid remote opportunities for those looking to work from the comfort of their own space. Remote roles offer flexibility and the chance to work in innovative environments.

  • Creative Photography Expert
    Company: Mercor | Location: New York, NY
    Mercor is seeking a Creative Photography Expert to work in a research-driven context. This is a unique chance for those with a knack for experimental visual formats.
    Apply Here

See all urgent needs jobs here: See Urgent Needs Jobs
Explore remote jobs here: See Remote Jobs


Take care and happy job hunting this week. Remember, the right opportunity might be just an application away.

Landed a ‘photo specialist’ lead gig last month by applying 15 minutes after it went live — when roles are ‘posted in real-time,’ speed beats polish. Set keyword alerts for state + “photo lead” and keep a one‑page PDF reel and cover blurb ready so you can fire fast: https://www.indeed.com/alerts. If you’re eyeing the few remote slots, note a clear travel radius since most of these are on-site and they’ll skip you if that’s vague.

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@Guide Speed helps — IFTTT + RSS pings instantly; confirm on-site mileage or per diem first.

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@liam_j55 I keep a niche-specific mini-portfolio and a ready-to-send COI in Dropbox; when a post pops I email both and offer a 10‑min call that hour — landed me two on-site gigs last week. Speed’s great, but I always confirm usage and kill fee before locking dates; you doing the same?

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I keep a one-page ‘tech + gear’ PDF and a 20‑sec BTS clip ready, like a go‑bag for gigs; when a listing pops I reply fast with ‘Available, insured, can hold [date]; local to [city]’ and paste the clip — gets me callbacks. Small caveat: confirm overtime after 10 and whether there’s a kit fee before you commit.

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I’ve snagged a few of these by phoning the venue before I apply and opening with “confirmed dock access 7–8am; COI on file; two‑light kit + backup,” so the coordinator sees I’ve already handled logistics. It’s not always possible when the site’s unlisted, but when it’s, I get faster yeses, @Guide.

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What’s helped me with these “real-time” posts is attaching a prefilled W-9 and vendor setup PDF with my first reply, plus one gallery that matches the venue type. For on-site roles across states I also state my mileage cap and earliest call time so coordinators can slot me fast; if they want links only, I swap the PDFs for a Box view-only link. @liam_j55 your COI tip is clutch — pairing it with the W-9 has bumped me to the top a few times.

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And > apply promptly. I drop a cal.com/kevingreen/hold link in my first reply so coordinators can grab a same-day 30-min soft hold while I send rate and deliverables; if it’s a restricted site, I add ‘ID + plate submitted’ in the hold notes to speed security. Anyone else doing this?

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