Hourly Pooled - Branding Iron Photographer

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Photographer produces compelling photographs and video content for the Branding Iron, University of Wyoming’s student newspaper and its digital platforms. This position covers campus news, student life, athletics, events and other stories while working closely with student editors and reporters.

Requirements

• Current University of Wyoming student in good academic standing.
• Demonstrated interest in photography, videography, journalism, communications or visual storytelling.
• Basic knowledge of digital photography and/or video production.
• Ability to operate a digital camera and/or video camera.
• Basic ability to use photo and video editing software.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
• Willingness to learn journalistic ethics, visual storytelling techniques and professional newsroom practices.
• Must be available for publication deadlines on Sundays and Wednesday nights.
• Must be available Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for training.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to shoot quality digital images for newspaper production
• Previous photography, videography or journalism experience.
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro or similar software.
• Experience photographing people, events, sports or breaking news.
• Experience shooting and editing interviews or news video.
• Experience creating content for websites or social media.
• Ability to work with both photography and video equipment.

Responsibilities

• Photograph campus news, events, student life, athletics and other assignments for the Branding Iron, the BI Digital and WyoWire.
• Shoot and edit video for news stories, interviews, features, social media and digital platforms.
• Work with reporters and editors to develop visual content that supports stories.
• Select, edit, caption and prepare photographs and video for print, web and social media.
• Meet assignment deadlines and respond to breaking-news and time-sensitive coverage needs.
• Maintain organized photo and video files and properly identify and archive work.
• Follow professional journalistic standards, including accuracy, ethics, copyright and appropriate editing practices.
• Participate in required training, staff meetings and other Student Media activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This is not a remote position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed