Social Media Photographer
About The Position
La Sierra University is seeking a student photographer to capture authentic campus life for social media. The role focuses on candid, diverse student experiences that help prospective students envision themselves at the University, rather than posed studio photography. The photographer will cover campus events, athletics, spiritual life gatherings, and academic program shoots, and deliver edited, approved photos ready for publishing. The position offers hands-on experience with camera systems, lenses, lighting, exposure, post-production, event workflows, and collaboration with social media teams. Training will be provided.
Requirements
- Must be a current La Sierra University student.
- Portfolio of digital photography.
- Proficiency with editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Affinity.
- Comfortable directing peers and faculty for authentic candid moments.
- Experience with mobile photography and/or DSLR or mirrorless camera systems.
- Ability to manage projects from concept to completion.
Responsibilities
- Capture high-quality, real-time photography at campus events, athletics, and spiritual life gatherings.
- Schedule and conduct batch photo shoots for academic segments, including Business, Biology, Theology, and Arts.
- Represent a diverse range of student personalities, cultures, and academic programs in photography.
- Provide photo coverage for major university events, which may include evenings and weekends.
- Edit photos for clarity and vibrancy while maintaining an authentic, non-over-processed look.
- Deliver fully edited and approved content ready for publishing; expected output is 30–50 photos per session, with a minimum of 15–20 photos per session.
- Direct peers and faculty to capture authentic candid moments.
- Manage photography projects from concept to completion and meet delivery deadlines.
- Collaborate with social media teams on publishing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
