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Aravaipa Running

Social Media Manager

Phoenix, AZ

$50K - $53K/yr

Write copy for posts, captions, and social-first content * Maintain a consistent visual and tonal ... Solid photography skills including comfort shooting outdoors and in low-light conditions

Aravaipa Running

Social Media Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50K - $53K/yr

Write copy for posts, captions, and social-first content * Maintain a consistent visual and tonal ... Solid photography skills including comfort shooting outdoors and in low-light conditions

NPG Companies

Multimedia Journalist

Idaho Falls, ID

As the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Eastern Idaho is an outdoor-lovers ... freelance work accepted). * Strong writing and communication skills with impeccable grammar and ...

SMR

Social Media & Brand Ambassador

Pigeon Forge, TN · On-site

$20/hr

... outdoor waterpark condo resort. Working closely with the Digital Marketing Strategist and revenue ... freelance work preferred * Strong written communication skills with solid grammar and attention to ...

Rivian

Sr. Content Creator, Creative Studio

Irvine, CA

$87K - $109K/yr

Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it ... Concept, design, shoot, and/or write social-first assets for Rivian channels -- including short ...

Rivian

Sr. Content Creator, Creative Studio

Irvine, CA · On-site

$87K - $109K/yr

Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it ... Concept, design, shoot, and/or write social-first assets for Rivian channels - including short-form ...

Threshold 360

Creator (360° Photographer)

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$35 - $60/hr

As a Creator, you'll capture 360° photos of hotels, venues, attractions, restaurants, and outdoor ... Good verbal and written communicator * Ability to resolve conflict and talk to anyone

Threshold 360

Creator (360° Photographer)

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$35 - $60/hr

As a Creator, you'll capture 360° photos of hotels, venues, attractions, restaurants, and outdoor ... Good verbal and written communicator * Ability to resolve conflict and talk to anyone

Hearst

Senior Video Producer

Easton, PA · Hybrid

$77K - $80K/yr

Source, book, and manage freelance production talent and maintain efficient workflows across ... Experience shooting in fast-paced environments, including outdoor/field production. * Expert in ...

Hearst Newspapers

Senior Video Producer

Easton, PA · Hybrid

$77K - $80K/yr

Source, book, and manage freelance production talent and maintain efficient workflows across ... Experience shooting in fast-paced environments, including outdoor/field production. * Expert in ...

Hearst Newspapers

Senior Video Producer

Easton, PA · Hybrid

$77K - $80K/yr

Source, book, and manage freelance production talent and maintain efficient workflows across ... Experience shooting in fast-paced environments, including outdoor/field production. * Expert in ...

Hearst Television

Senior Video Producer

Easton, PA · Hybrid

$77K - $80K/yr

Source, book, and manage freelance production talent and maintain efficient workflows across ... Experience shooting in fast-paced environments, including outdoor/field production. * Expert in ...

AEG

Social Media Coordinator

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

... Internship, freelance, collegiate athletics, or creator experience encouraged. Skills ... writing, communication, and organizational skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced ...

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How much do freelance outdoor writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance outdoor writing in the United States is $23.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced in freelance outdoor writing roles?

Freelance outdoor writers often encounter challenges such as working in varied and sometimes unpredictable outdoor conditions, meeting tight deadlines without the structure of a traditional office, and consistently securing new assignments or clients. You'll need to balance time spent in the field collecting information with time spent researching and writing compelling stories. Additionally, building a network of editors and publication contacts is essential for ongoing success. However, overcoming these challenges can lead to a rewarding portfolio, professional growth, and opportunities to specialize in unique outdoor niches.

What is a Freelance Outdoor Writing job?

A Freelance Outdoor Writing job involves creating content about nature, adventure, travel, and outdoor activities for magazines, blogs, brands, and websites. Writers often work independently, pitching stories, reviewing gear, documenting experiences, or providing guides for outdoor enthusiasts. This role requires strong writing skills, a passion for the outdoors, and the ability to research and convey engaging information. Payments vary by project, and writers may work on articles, social media content, or marketing materials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Outdoor Writing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Outdoor Writer, you need excellent research and storytelling abilities, strong writing skills, and in-depth knowledge of outdoor activities or natural environments, often supported by a portfolio of published work. Familiarity with content management systems, photo editing tools, and SEO best practices is commonly required. Resourcefulness, self-motivation, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for meeting deadlines and adjusting to client needs. These abilities ensure high-quality, engaging content that meets the standards of editors and attracts target audiences in a competitive freelancing market.

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Director of Photography and Multimedia Production

Director of Photography and Multimedia Production

Bates College

Lewiston, ME • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Bates College rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

334th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Director of Photography and Multimedia Production
Job no: 493124
Work type: Staff Full Time - Full Year
Location: Lewiston, ME
Categories: Communications
Title: Director of Photography and Multimedia Production
Position Purpose:
Working with Bates Communications and Marketing (BCM) colleagues and supervising student photographers, freelancers, and the Multimedia Producer, the Director of Photography and Multimedia Production will provide strategic vision for campus-wide visual and multimedia assets. The Director will work closely with colleagues in marketing, editorial, and design to ensure a cohesive and intentional visual identity across all platforms and media.
Job Duties:
Leadership, Mentorship, and Collaboration:
  • Supervise and mentor the Multimedia Producer and student photographers.
  • Provide strategic vision for campus-wide visual and multimedia assets.
  • Act as a central creative partner for the BCM team, balancing the need for real-time coverage of campus news and events with high-level brand strategy and long-term planning.

Strategic Visual Storytelling and Production:
  • Lead the creation of compelling video, multimedia pieces, and photography that promote the College's brand and mission.
  • Partner with campus offices and the Bates Magazine editorial team to plan annual visual strategies, producing fresh imagery for web banners, digital monitors, and featured online stories.
  • Manage end-to-end production workflows, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and the styling/staging of complex photo and video shoots.

Digital Asset Management and Technical Oversight:
  • Provide executive oversight of the College's Digital Asset Management (DAM) system in collaboration with web and library (ILS) leadership to ensure assets are organized, accessible, and preserved.
  • Maintain expert-level proficiency in industry-standard software (Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Photo Mechanic, PhotoShelter and DaVinci Resolve) and stay ahead of emerging multimedia trends and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Photography, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Experience
5+ years of professional experience in professional photography and multimedia production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Knowledge
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
  • Deep knowledge of still photography and video principles, including storyboarding, lighting, composition, and post-production.
  • Ability to prioritize and balance competing demands, exercise critical judgment, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • A high level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Experience managing professional staff and freelancers.
  • Ability to write engaging scripts and supportive text that complements visual media.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with faculty, students, and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable working in diverse environments, from professional office settings to rugged outdoor locations in varied weather conditions.

Benefits:
Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college's policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Title IX Officer, 207-786-6445 or via email at glexow@bates.edu.
About Bates:
Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.
Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.
Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action, Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces - intellectual trends, demographic changes, and technology - that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.
Bates has highly competitive admissions, graduates over 90 percent of its entering students, and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.
The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community, Maine's second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65,000. Bates is located on a beautiful, 133-acre, traditional New England campus in Lewiston, an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate, a lively arts scene, and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland, 140 miles north of Boston, and 350 miles north of New York City.
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