College Work Study Program (Student Photographer)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The College Work Study Student Photographer supports Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Marketing and Communications Department by capturing, editing, organizing, and delivering photographs documenting the College’s people, programs, events, and student experiences. The student works collaboratively with department staff to produce visual content for the College website, social media, news, publications, digital displays, and other marketing and communications projects. The role calls for creativity, reliability, attention to detail, and professional, accurate representation of the College. The photographer works across multiple campus locations and may assist with short-form video or behind-the-scenes social media content when assigned. Work takes place in offices, classrooms, event spaces, and outdoor campus locations. Assignments may involve evenings or weekends, travel between College locations, and varied lighting, temperature, noise, and weather conditions. The employee must safely lift and carry photography equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Applicants must be registered Southwest Tennessee Community College students approved for Federal Work Study. Required application materials are a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. The position may be directed to perform other job-related tasks beyond those specifically listed. The College provides a benefits overview online, but specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

Requirements

Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Must be approved for Federal Work Study.
Basic experience using a digital camera and editing photographs.
Ability to provide a small portfolio or samples demonstrating photography skills.
Ability to travel between assigned Southwest campus locations and arrive on time for scheduled assignments.
Working knowledge of digital photography principles, including exposure, focus, composition, lighting, and white balance.
Basic skill with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and standard lenses, and ability to learn College-owned equipment and workflows.
Basic photo-editing skills using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or comparable software.
Ability to organize, name, transfer, back up, and archive digital image files accurately.
Strong visual judgment and attention to detail, including selecting images appropriate for institutional communications.
Clear verbal and written communication skills and ability to accept direction and constructive feedback.
Dependability, punctuality, time management, and ability to meet assignment deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in active campus environments.
Professional conduct and sound judgment when photographing people, events, and sensitive situations.
Ability to safely lift and carry photography equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Flexibility to work occasional evening or weekend assignments based on the College event schedule.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in photography, visual communications, graphic arts, journalism, marketing, media production, or a related area.
Experience photographing live events, portraits, campus activities, sports, or community programs.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop and Lightroom.
Familiarity with social media image requirements and basic short-form video capture.
Experience using external flash, continuous lighting, tripods, or other production equipment.
Access to a personal DSLR or mirrorless camera; helpful but not required when College equipment is available.

Responsibilities

Photograph College events, student activities, academic programs, faculty and staff initiatives, campus life, portraits, and other assigned marketing projects at multiple campus locations.
Select, edit, and prepare photographs for digital and print use, including exposure, color, cropping, sharpening, and file-format adjustments.
Download and deliver image files promptly according to departmental naming, folder, and storage conventions.
Add accurate captions, names, dates, locations, and other descriptive metadata when requested.
Organize, maintain, and archive the College photo library so images can be located and reused efficiently.
Coordinate with Marketing and Communications staff before assignments to confirm purpose, audience, shot list, schedule, and delivery requirements.
Use natural and artificial lighting, camera settings, and composition techniques to produce clear, professional images in varied indoor and outdoor environments.
Assist with short-form video or behind-the-scenes content for social media and digital platforms when assigned.
Maintain assigned camera, lighting, and related equipment, and promptly report damage, missing items, or technical concerns.
Follow College brand standards, event protocols, privacy expectations, and instructions concerning photography permissions and image use.
Represent the College professionally when interacting with students, employees, alumni, guests, and community partners.
Perform related duties supporting Marketing and Communications projects, events, and production workflows.