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About the Role

Success Academy is seeking a Senior Associate, who will serve as a Director of Photography (DoP) and senior visual storyteller. This role is responsible for translating brand and narrative strategies into compelling photo and video content, leading the visual execution of in-house productions from concept to delivery. The DoP will establish the visual approach for each project, ensuring brand standards and elevating visual storytelling quality.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of visual concepts and cinematography strategies for all video and photography productions.
Collaborate with Creative, Editorial, and Strategic teams to translate scripts and creative briefs into visual executions aligned with brand goals.
Partner with producers during project planning to develop visual approaches, treatments, mood boards, look books, shot lists, and production plans.
Participate in creative brief reviews, kickoff meetings, and production planning discussions to shape visual strategy.
Make recommendations on visual treatments, lighting setups, framing, camera movement, and overall production approach.
Continuously identify opportunities to elevate the team's creative output while maintaining Success Academy's established visual identity and brand standards.
Establish and maintain consistent visual style guides for recurring series, initiatives, and content packages.
Take ownership of assigned productions from concept through final delivery, proactively identifying challenges, proposing creative solutions, and ensuring projects meet creative, brand, and timeline expectations.
Lead all pre-production planning, including equipment preparation, location planning, talent considerations, production logistics, and shoot readiness.
Scout, plan, and prepare for location and studio shoots, ensuring logistical feasibility and high production value.
Partner closely with producers throughout production to ensure creative vision, schedules, and stakeholder expectations remain aligned.
Lead on-set direction of photography, including lighting, camera configuration, composition, and overall visual execution.
Capture both video and photography assets based on project needs.
Serve as both a hands-on camera operator and on-set team leader, as needed.
Maintain a professional, executive-level presence while working with school leaders, executives, talent, and external partners.
Partner with the Post Production Manager to ensure footage quality, continuity, and storytelling integrity from production through edit.
Manage and maintain camera gear, lighting equipment, and production resources.
Manage production media, including file organization, backups, archival workflows, and handoff to post-production.
Prepare projects for post-production by organizing footage, ordering interview transcripts, and ensuring production assets are properly documented.
Perform editing, color correction, and finishing as needed to support production timelines.
Recommend technology updates and workflow optimizations based on emerging industry standards.
Leverage emerging AI-powered creative and production tools to improve workflow efficiency and enhance creative output.
Troubleshoot technical issues during productions and escalate complex challenges when appropriate.
Provide visual guidance and training to junior team members, editors, and other creatives.
Act as a cross-functional resource on photographic and cinematic best practices.
Collaborate with Creative Directors, producers, editors, designers, and external creative partners throughout the project lifecycle.
Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented production environment that encourages creative excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience as a Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Senior Videographer, or similar production leadership role.
Proven experience shooting across formats, including interviews, documentary, narrative, studio, commercial, and branded content.
Demonstrated experience capturing both professional photography and video productions.
Expertise in DSLR, mirrorless, and large-format cinema camera systems, lighting design, audio capture, and production workflows.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, and After Effects, with working knowledge of editing, color correction, and finishing workflows.
Experience managing production media, file organization, transcript workflows, and post-production handoffs.
Experience leveraging AI-powered creative and production tools to improve production efficiency and creative workflows.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent productions from pre-production through final delivery while maintaining exceptional organization, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering high-quality creative work.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently while proactively identifying challenges and recommending solutions.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor and guide peers across departments.
Confident presenting creative ideas and production plans to executive leadership while effectively facilitating conversations with cross-functional stakeholders.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to visual consistency, organization, and production excellence.
Passion for education, social impact, and Success Academy's mission.
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Skills

Cinematography
Photography
Lighting
Composition
Production Planning
Adobe Creative Cloud
Premiere Pro
Photoshop
Lightroom
After Effects
Editing
Color Correction
Finishing Workflows
Media Management
File Organization
Transcript Workflows
Post-Production Handoffs
AI-powered creative and production tools
Problem-solving
Mentorship
Presentation Skills

Location

New York
Florida

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
5-7+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$90,000—$100,000 USD

Benefits

Full benefits program
Opportunities for professional growth

About the Company

Success Academy is a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools.
We are growing in New York and expanding to Florida.
We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.
When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Equal Opportunity

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.