Photographer - Office of Communications & Marketing - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Office of Communications and Marketing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks applications and nominations for the position of Photographer. The Photographer will play a crucial role in capturing high-quality visual content that effectively represents the university's brand and conveys its mission to various audiences. UT is the state’s flagship research university, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university, the institution fulfills its access mission through a commitment to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement. The Office of Communications and Marketing is dedicated to advancing the university’s reputation. Staff members support the institution’s mission and goals, promote its successes and achievements, inform and engage its stakeholders, and ensure the integrity of its brand. We craft audience-focused communications based on data, best-practices, and emerging trends. The division comprises several cross-functional teams, employing more than 50 full-time professionals with expertise in design, development, video production, content strategy, feature writing, editing, marketing, media relations, internal communication, and special events. We seek candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of composition, lighting, and other technical aspects of photography.
• Ability to process RAW images in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop
• Strong knowledge of manipulating/retouching photographs in industry standard photo editing software
• Ability to complete an entire photo shoot from planning through image distribution
• Ability to work independently as well as in a group
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to act in a professional manner
• Ability to accept and respond to feedback and constructive criticism
• Proficient knowledge of metadata and how to apply it in images
• Proficient knowledge of digital asset management systems
• High School Diploma and at least 5 years photography experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; OR, Associate’s degree and at least 3 years photography experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; OR, Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year photography experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (student or part-time employment qualifies)

Nice To Haves

• Advance knowledge of PhotoMechanic
• Work experience in higher education
• Experience with PhotoShelter
• Experience with Canon camera systems

Responsibilities

• Works with the manager of photography, art directors, and other team members across the division to ensure consistent adherence to the university's brand guidelines and visual identity in all photography assignments.
• Makes technical and creative decisions about which angles, positions, times of day/year, and equipment would best achieve goals of the assignment.
• Orchestrates photo shoots, including managing the environment and timeline.
• Takes photographs on location and in the studio.
• Stays current with latest photography trends, styles, and techniques.
• Networks with campus partners to find story and visual ideas to generate content in support of internal and external communication and marketing goals.
• Assists manager of photography for high profile, high production shoots.
• Edits, manipulates, and alters images with industry standard photo editing software to ensure best possible photographs are produced and delivered.
• Uses industry standard software to ensure proper and appropriate metadata is embedded in all images.
• Archives photographs in the university's digital asset management (DAM) system.
• Assists OCM team members and campus partners searching for content within the university's digital asset management (DAM) system.
• Distributes images as required.
• Assists in the maintenance of cameras and studio equipment and space.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The university offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement plans through the State of Tennessee, generous annual and sick leave accruals, longevity pay, tuition waivers and discounts, discounted athletics tickets, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED