Traveling Livestock Media Specialist
About Taylor Fort Sales
Taylor Fort Sales is a livestock media and sales company specializing in professional photography, videography, livestream production, sale previews, and live online sales for the show pig industry.
We travel throughout the United States working with breeders, livestock events, and live sales. Our work is fast-paced, highly specialized, and constantly changing. One week may involve photographing baby pigs on a farm, while the next may include flying across the country to produce a sale preview or help operate a live sale.
We are looking for mature, dependable people who fit the Taylor Fort Sales culture and want to grow into a long-term role with the company.
Position Overview
This is a traveling, independent contractor position involving livestock handling, photography, videography, editing, livestream production, and live sale operations.
New team members will not begin as lead photographers.
Every person will start by learning how to properly set up and present baby pigs for photos and videos. Understanding how a pig should stand, move, and be presented is the foundation of taking a great livestock photo or video.
Before someone can become a successful photographer for Taylor Fort Sales, they must first understand what is happening in front of the camera.
As contractors become experienced, dependable, and proficient in the Taylor Fort Sales system, they may be trained and developed into larger roles, including:
Lead livestock photographer
Livestock videographer
Photo and video editor
Livestream production specialist
Sale preview operator
Live sale production team member
Other specialized Taylor Fort Sales positions
We are not simply looking for temporary help. We want coachable people who fit our culture and have the potential to grow into an important role within Taylor Fort Sales.
Primary Responsibilities
Set up and present baby pigs for professional photos and videos
Work closely with photographers, videographers, breeders, and livestock handlers
Learn how to evaluate the correct stance, movement, angle, and presentation of livestock
Assist with professional livestock photography and videography
Photograph and film livestock after completing the necessary training
Edit high-resolution photos and videos
Assist with livestream production for pig sale previews
Help operate live sales hosted through Taylor Fort Sales
Set up and tear down cameras, computers, tripods, lighting, audio, networking, and streaming equipment
Load, unload, organize, and care for company equipment
Troubleshoot basic production and technology problems
Communicate professionally with clients, breeders, buyers, and team members
Represent Taylor Fort Sales professionally at farms, events, hotels, airports, and sale locations
Work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and occasional holidays when required
Help wherever needed to ensure the team and event are successful
Training and Advancement
Taylor Fort Sales has a specific style, workflow, and standard of quality.
Previous photography, videography, editing, livestock, or livestream experience is helpful, but it does not replace learning the Taylor Fort Sales system.
The right applicant must be:
Coachable
Humble enough to learn
Comfortable receiving direct feedback
Willing to repeat a task until it meets our standard
Interested in continuously improving
Patient enough to learn the fundamentals before advancing
Motivated to grow into a larger Taylor Fort Sales role
Advancement is based on performance, attitude, reliability, skill development, and company needs. It is not based only on how long someone has worked with us.
Travel Expectations
Travel is a major part of this position.
Contractors may travel by both vehicle and commercial airline throughout the United States.
Applicants should expect:
Frequent overnight travel
Multi-day trips
Long driving days
Commercial airline travel
Hotel stays
Early departures and late arrivals
Changing locations from week to week
Occasional last-minute schedule changes
Working in barns, farms, livestock facilities, sale venues, and temporary production environments
Carrying and transporting luggage and production equipment
Taylor Fort Sales is based in southwest Oklahoma, but applicants are not necessarily required to live in Oklahoma.
However, applicants must be able to travel reliably and affordably to assignments. Depending on the location of the contractor and the assignment, travel may begin from southwest Oklahoma, a regional airport, or another agreed-upon location.
Applicants should understand that living a significant distance from southwest Oklahoma may affect which assignments are practical.
Schedule and Flexibility
This is seasonal contract work.
The workload is very busy during peak sale season and considerably slower during the offseason. Hours and assignments are not guaranteed.
During busy periods, contractors may work several long days in a row and travel frequently. During slower periods, there may be limited or no available assignments.
The livestock industry changes quickly. Weather, animal readiness, customer needs, travel problems, and sale schedules can all cause plans to change.
We need team members who can pivot.
The right person must:
Maintain reasonable availability for travel
Communicate scheduling conflicts clearly and early
Be flexible when an assignment changes
Handle canceled flights, delayed schedules, and last-minute adjustments calmly
Avoid becoming frustrated when the original plan changes
Understand that flexibility is a core part of the job
Be willing to step into different responsibilities when needed
This position is not a good fit for someone who requires the same schedule every week.
Equipment Requirements
Taylor Fort Sales provides the professional cameras, lenses, and primary production equipment used on assignments.
Contractors must provide their own reliable, high-performance computer capable of editing professional photos and high-resolution video.
The computer should be able to handle demanding photo and video editing software without creating delays in production.
Applicants should also have:
Reliable internet access at home
A dependable smartphone
Access to email, text messaging, and shared scheduling or production platforms
The ability to safely transport and protect their personal computer while traveling
Reliable personal transportation when required to reach an airport, meeting point, or assignment
Specific computer recommendations can be discussed during the application process.
Minimum Requirements
At least 21 years old
Valid driver’s license
Safe and dependable driving history
Comfortable driving long distances
Comfortable flying commercially
Able to travel frequently throughout the United States
Able to stay away from home for multiple days when required
Comfortable working around pigs and other livestock
Able to work in barns, farms, and changing weather conditions
Able to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds
Able to stand, walk, bend, and remain active for long periods
Mature, dependable, and responsible
Professional appearance and communication
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to work independently without constant supervision
Willingness to learn unfamiliar technology and production systems
Ability to stay calm and productive during stressful situations
Ownership of a capable photo and video editing computer
Preferred Experience
Previous experience is helpful but not required in the following areas:
Show pigs or livestock
Livestock judging, showing, or animal handling
Photography
Videography
Photo editing
Video editing
Livestreaming
Broadcast production
Camera operation
Audio equipment
Computer networking
Information technology
Online auctions or live sales
Customer service
Frequent business travel
We are willing to train the right person. Attitude, character, work ethic, and culture fit are more important than arriving with an impressive résumé.
Company Culture
Taylor Fort Sales operates as a team.
We work long days, travel frequently, solve problems under pressure, and depend heavily on one another. The quality of our work matters, but so does the way we treat our clients and teammates.
We are looking for someone who:
Shows up prepared and on time
Does what they say they will do
Takes responsibility for mistakes
Accepts correction without becoming defensive
Communicates directly and professionally
Maintains a positive attitude during long or difficult days
Helps the team without constantly being asked
Treats clients, animals, teammates, and equipment with respect
Keeps private company and client information confidential
Understands that no task is beneath them
Wants the entire team to succeed
Can have fun while still knowing when it is time to work
Represents Taylor Fort Sales well in public and online
No-Drama Expectation
Taylor Fort Sales is a professional, team-oriented environment.
We do not have room for gossip, cliques, unnecessary conflict, constant complaining, passive-aggressive behavior, or personal drama that interferes with the work.
Travel and long workdays can be stressful. We need adults who communicate clearly, address problems directly, and continue treating others with respect when they are tired or under pressure.
This does not mean team members cannot ask questions, raise concerns, or disagree. Healthy communication is encouraged. Problems should be handled honestly, privately, and professionally.
If someone regularly creates tension, avoids accountability, brings personal conflict into the workplace, or makes the job harder for the rest of the team, this will not be the right fit.
The Ideal Candidate
This opportunity may be a strong fit for someone who:
Loves to travel
Enjoys working with livestock
Is interested in photography, videography, technology, or media production
Wants a job that is different from a traditional office position
Learns quickly and welcomes coaching
Can work hard without needing constant praise or supervision
Understands that growth must be earned
Is comfortable starting in a support role
Wants to develop a rare and valuable skill set
Can adapt quickly when plans change
Enjoys being part of a small, high-performing team
Wants the opportunity to grow into a meaningful Taylor Fort Sales position
Compensation and Contractor Status
This is a 1099 independent contractor position.
It is not a salaried employee position.
Compensation is based on the assignment, day, event, responsibilities, or agreed-upon project rate
No guaranteed minimum number of assignments or hours
No salary
No health insurance
No paid vacation
No paid sick leave
No retirement benefits
Contractors are responsible for their own tax obligations
Work availability varies by season and company demand
Approved business travel expenses will be handled according to Taylor Fort Sales travel and reimbursement policies.
Contractors who consistently demonstrate reliability, flexibility, professionalism, strong performance, and a good culture fit will be considered first for additional assignments and advancement opportunities.
To Apply
Please submit the following:
Your résumé or work history
A brief introduction about yourself
Your current city and state
Your general availability
Any known travel or scheduling limitations
Relevant livestock experience
Relevant photography, videography, editing, livestreaming, technology, or customer service experience
Information about the computer you currently own
Whether you are comfortable driving and flying frequently
Why you believe you would fit the Taylor Fort Sales culture
Links to any relevant portfolio, social media, photography, or video work
Applicants should be prepared to participate in an interview and discuss their availability, travel flexibility, long-term goals, and interest in growing within Taylor Fort Sales.