Staff Photographer

Florida Institute of Technology•Melbourne, FL

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The staff photographer is a vital member of the Marketing and Communications team. This position supports Florida Tech’s visual storytelling through compelling photography and video production used in marketing, recruitment, news and event coverage. The ideal candidate is creative, curious, friendly and flexible and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with a variety of university stakeholders, including students, alumni, faculty/staff and donors. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to capture, edit and deliver high-quality digital photography and video.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro).
A strong portfolio that showcases a mix of editorial, lifestyle, studio and event work.
Knowledge of best practices for visual storytelling, including composition, lighting and branding.
Experience in managing and organizing content using a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Capable of lifting and transporting equipment weighing 25 to 50 pounds, with the ability to stand, kneel or crouch for extended periods during photo and video sessions.
Flexibility to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in photography, visual arts, multimedia production or related field preferred.
5 to 7 years of experience producing multimedia in marketing, agency or media environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Serving as the lead photographer, responsible for capturing dynamic, brand-aligned imagery for marketing campaigns, publications, website, social media, events and university news.
Serving as the primary event photographer for campus events, including orientation, commencement, homecoming, etc., ensuring availability during evenings and weekends as assigned.
Capturing a diverse array of images, including studio portraits, editorial imagery, news coverage, environmental campus shots and candid/event photography.
Coordinating campus-wide photo and video shoots, including scheduling locations, sourcing participants and collecting/managing photo releases and content details.
Supporting the director of creative services and brand management in maintaining the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, ensuring assets are accurately culled, labeled, categorized and archived.
Collaborating with the video producer on specific marketing video projects, including shooting B-roll, providing on-set assistance and editing short promotional videos.
Supporting the university’s content strategy by providing timely photos and video content for key campaigns and initiatives.
Sourcing imagery and providing photo galleries as requested by campus partners.
Providing high-quality editing, color correction, retouching and photo/video optimization.
Maintaining consistent visual standards and adhering to Florida Tech’s brand guidelines across all assets.
Fulfilling additional responsibilities to support institutional priorities as assigned.