Seth Greenberg
Photography
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Photography director with a proven track record of delivering high-impact sports images. Adept in content strategy and logistics coordination. Successfully directed a global team of 100 photographers, enhancing visual storytelling for over 800 matches annually. Expert in image curation and project management, driving impactful results in high-stakes environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sport
International Sports Images
Los Angeles
10.2022 - Current
- Direct global assignment desk overseeing 100 photographers and 800 matches covered annually.
- Develop content strategy and coverage schedule for photography and editing teams.
- Coordinate logistics for major sporting events including World Cup, MLS, and NCAA Football seasons.
Associate Director of Photographic Collections
Academy of Motion Pictures
Beverly Hills
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Oversee the acquisition, processing, storage, handling, and preservation of all of the (14 million+) photographs in the library’s archive
- Responsible for maintaining relationships with donors, patrons, studios, and other Academy- affiliated persons relating to photograph archive-activities
- Consultant and curator for AMPAS exhibits and events
Managing Editor Sports
Corbis
Los Angeles
05.2003 - 04.2016
- Deliver imagery to commercial and media clients, including photo and video assignments, curated photo galleries, and custom production at major sports, news, and entertainment events.
- Collaborate with photojournalists and media partners to provide the best images across the media landscape.
- Manage a team of editors to bring forth iconic collections of Corbis, including the AP, Bettman/UPI Archive, Sygma, Saba, and Splash collections, with over 200 curated image galleries to thousands of media clients worldwide each year.
- Create and execute assignment pitches to major corporate brands and media clients to connect award-winning photographers with clients, including Canon, ESPN The Magazine, E!, ABG, Rolex, and Accenture.
Lead Photo Editor
Bettmann Preservation Project
New York
03.1999 - 01.2001
- Select photographs and illustrations from the historic collection, the Bettmann Archive, for inclusion in the world’s largest image digitization project
- Primary sports editor for project, including selecting images and writing copy for promotional catalog, “The Olympic Century “Compete in-depth edits of iconic imagery from the UPI negative and print collection for inclusion on the Corbis website
Education
BA - History
01.1991
Skills
- Content strategy and media production
- Logistics coordination and event planning
- Team and project management
- Image curation and photo editing
- Visual storytelling and photography
Career Accomplishments
- Organized coverage and edited content for 8 Olympic Games, and 4 FIFA World Cups
- Lead Sports Photo Editor for the Bettmann/UPI Preservation Project
- Selected as Sports jury member for the 73rd POYI, Pictures of the Year international
Timeline
Director of Sport - International Sports Images
10.2022 - Current
Associate Director of Photographic Collections - Academy of Motion Pictures
07.2019 - 05.2021
Managing Editor Sports - Corbis
05.2003 - 04.2016
Lead Photo Editor - Bettmann Preservation Project
03.1999 - 01.2001
Vassar College - BA, History