The Adorama Used & Trade division is the best kept secret in the professional photography and video production world. We’ve been buying and trading used photography, film/video, audio and lighting equipment since 1989. When customers are looking to upgrade their systems or trade them in for cash, they send their equipment to us! Our team of highly-trained professionals and technicians evaluate customers’ equipment accurately and we make it our mission to provide our clients with an honest and fair offer. We are proud of our high success rate and positive customer experience. We’ve since expanded our categories and have included popular items such as musical instruments, hi-fidelity audio as well as drones, gaming computers and virtual reality headsets - nothing is too big or too small!
Job Summary
We are on the lookout for our next Video and Photo Specialist to join our team! If you have a video, photo or general technical background, we’d like to hear from you! You would be joining a growing team of professionals in our rapidly expanding Adorama Used & Trade division. You'll help us ensure that all incoming video and photo equipment – used or open-box - is thoroughly inspected and all quality assurance standards are met. Daily tasks will include testing the functionality of the equipment and assessing imperfections. You'll also be researching product history, exploring current market used rates and writing copies using our powerful inventory management software.
What will you do?
- Inspect and operate video & photo camera and accessories, audio and lighting equipment to ensure functionality.
- Conduct quality control procedures and identify any imperfections with the equipment.
- Identify key missing parts.
- Assess like-new equipment for any defects and record results with accuracy in our proprietary inventory software.
- Prepare write-ups to be listed on our website and various e-marketplaces.
- May be asked to perform additional essential duties throughout the department and cross training.
What you bring!
- Industry-relevant education and/or experience in film and video production is desired.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Must possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn how to use and identify equipment.
- Must be detail-oriented, exhibit strong organizational skills, and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Demonstrate curiosity in learning several types of video, photo, audio and lighting equipment
- Able to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction on given assignments.
- Able to lift up to 50lbs worth of equipment throughout the workday.
Skills Required
- Industry-relevant education and/or experience in film and video production
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn equipment identification and use
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Curiosity and willingness to learn various video, photo, audio, and lighting equipment
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs throughout the workday
What We Do
We are so much more than just a camera store… we've become the #1 place for all content-creators, photographers, vloggers and anything you can imagine to help you capture, enjoy and share life’s moments on your platform or with your friends and family. We are always striving to grow and love to hear feedback from our loyal patrons and the otherwise curious; drop us a line, like or comment! Located in New York City, Adorama is the affordable photography, electronics, video and camera store. We carry a large selection of camera equipment and have the best prices in the NYC area. Whether you're a professional photographer or just starting out, our helpful and knowledgeable salespeople will help select the right studio gear, lighting, tripods and camera equipment just for you.
