Berklee Student Photographer
About The Position
Berklee’s Marketing & Communication Office is seeking multiple students to work as Student Photographers to cover Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee campus events/performances, assist our staff photographer with headshot days, create engaging content for our social media channels, and support various photography needs. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to ‘read the room’ (Some events call for a ‘fly on the wall’ approach while others need you to be a wrangler of big groups for the more set-up photos). You will get a front row view of many of the amazing programs and events on campus and learn how important an image is for story telling and prosperity.
Requirements
- Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee
- Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program
- Summer employment exception: must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester
- Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN)
- Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (students in their first semester can work without an official GPA)
- Federal Work Study student may apply
- In good disciplinary standing
- Must be located in the U.S.
- Has their own photography gear (including digital camera with photo and video capabilities and external flash preferred)
- Has strong photography skills: photojournalism and portraiture
- Is highly organized and reliable
- Has a flexible schedule
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Is able to deliver photos within deadline provided
- Has a portfolio
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled at Berklee during the summer session
- Is familiar with Asana
- Has editing software (Adobe Lightroom or Capture One)
- Has experience taking short videos alongside photos
- Understands metadata
- Is passionate about asset management
- Is available over the summer
Responsibilities
- Provide photography support for the college
- Photograph assigned events and receptions on campus
- Provide notes/context/captions for all images delivered
- Upload finished files to shared GoogleDrive (link provided)
- Assist photographers with staff/faculty headshots
- Tag/keyword and upload photos to Bynder (the DAM) + server for archival purposes
- Occasional gigs within the institution
Benefits
- Student Employment program provides opportunities to work part-time on campus
- Helps meet some living expenses
- Opportunities for professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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