Expedition Photographer

With our 130 years of experience along the Norwegian coast, we have connected coastal communities and given our guests an authentic experience whether they sail short or far, from port to port or full round trip. At the same time, we have transported important cargo between ports. Our original coastal voyage is known worldwide as "the world's most beautiful coastal voyage", combining beautiful scenery and authentic culture with delicious food experiences. In addition, we have our beautiful ship, MS Trollfjord, which sails to Svalbard in the summer and North Cape in the winter.

Now, Hurtigruten Norway are ready to increase the number of commercial ships on this iconic voyage. MS Otto Sverdrup sails from Hamburg to Norwegian destinations with primarily German guests, where we want new colleagues who can communicate in German.

We are now looking for people for all our ships where we want you who are passionate about service and love to offer good guest experiences. Do you want to join the journey and show our guests our home?

As a global leader in adventure travel, Hurtigruten strives to optimize hotel operations on board to give our guests the best experience. We are continuously working on the further development and implementation of new concepts that will create even better experiences for our guests. We work to further develop our employees so that together we can provide world-class service and quality.

Working on ships is a way of life and you will get a unique chance to become part of a working environment with passion and determination to succeed. Rotation work also gives you longer periods of time off with opportunities to travel or other things you are passionate about.

Do you recognize yourself in our values: We Inspire, We Empower, We Care, We Explore?

Coastal Experience Team (CET)

CET plays an important role in ensuring an outstanding guest experience. The team is responsible for guest engagement and information, daily planning of on board and ashore activities, the photo program, sales of excursions, as well as planning and execution of self-organized hikes and other activities. The team consists of the following positions:

• Expedition Leader (EL)

• Assistant Expedition Leader (AEL)

• Excursion coordinator

• Nature and Culture Guide

• Expedition Photographer

Every day we immerse ourselves in unique themes that harmonize with the history of our upcoming port visits. From informative lectures in the lecture hall to informal conversations on deck about the passing landscape, the team enriches the guest's experience of Norway.

The photographer is part of the Coastal Experience Team (CET) on board the ship and reports to the expedition leader (EL) on board.

Duties and responsibilities

• Act as a photographer and videographer on board and promote a happy and engaged learning environment so that our guests can develop their skills as photographers

• Give presentations on photography, including an inspiring introductory lecture at the beginning of a tour and a summary at the end, as well as other lectures if needed

• Give useful and practical workshops on camera settings, camera cleaning and various photography genres and other topics requested

• Daily delivery of images to onboard screens, presentations and social media

• Assemble "best of" images and content for the USB stick that is prepared for sale at the end of each journey

• Responsible for handing over a selection of photos/videos to Hurtigruten media house

• Create engagement around photography and make sure to highlight the guests' photos in the form of e.g. photo competitions

• Manage and post to the ship's/Hurtigruten's social media and use relevant IT and image sharing platforms to access images from guests

• Manage photo equipment for rent and maintenance of all quipment, including warehousing and cleaning

• Acquire basic knowledge of the destinations we visit and other relevant topics to interpret the surroundings for guests while on land

• Assist the team with the own produced activities on board and ashore

• Take specific photos of the ship, employees, crew and destinations at the request of the ship's management and the company (marketing, etc.). A "shot list" can sometimes be provided.

Qualifications/Experience

• Degree or diploma in photography or equivalent experience as a photographer
• Genuine interest in photography and film

• Skills to fly drones are valued

• Handle photo and film editing tools

• It is necessary to be able to speak and write fluent English, therefore, the application must be completed in English

• Good physical shape

• It is desirable to be able to speak fluent German and a Scandinavian language

• Hurtigruten set high demands for safety on board, which means that all employees must have; Basic safety course for seafarers, Crowd and Crises course, and approved health certificate from authorized seafarer doctor. There is no requirement to have completed the courses before applying, but you must be willing to take them, and please note that the individual must pay for the courses themselves

Personal qualities

• Very good communicator and lecturer
• Sales- and service-oriented

• Generous, fearless and outgoing

• You're happy to answer guests' questions when editing photos in public spaces—their enthusiasm energizes you

• You are a fast learner, but patient with others who want to learn

• Solution-oriented and stress tolerant. Being able to handle unforeseen events.

• Good communication and cooperation skills

• High security focus

We offer

• Opportunity to convey and develop new and exciting experiences for our guests from near and far
• A challenging position, where you work with one of Norway's strongest brands together with good colleagues

• 1:1 shift work with 22-28 days on/off depending on intinerary (two roundtrips)

• Food and lodging on board

• Paid travel to and from the port of departure, by arrangement

• Salary in accordance with collective agreement

• Good insurance and pension terms

• A unique workplace with good colleagues of all ages and social cohesion

• Varied working days with Norway's most beautiful view

Applicants will be considered for our entire fleet, and received applications will be processed on an ongoing basis

Would you like to read more about our Coastal Expedition Team and what they offer? Your coastal experience | Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express