Student Photographer

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Photographer position within the Marketing Department works with the photo team to produce high quality visual content that documents the history and promotes the mission of Liberty University. Candidates should be familiar with the entire photo production process and have an understanding of various camera platforms. Student photographers will primarily focus on event-based photo coverage around campus to build up a library of imagery and must be able to work events on nights and weekends. Student photographers will also assist on larger promotional shoots working alongside many different departments on campus. All candidates must submit a link to their photography portfolio to be considered for the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One to Three years of related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A portfolio of recent relevant work must be submitted to be interviewed for the position.
• Proficient in using an Apple computer platform.
• Experience with Adobe Camera Raw and Camera Bits Photo Mechanic.
• Ability to create and work within cross-functional team environments.
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
• Regularly required to use visual skills to function in the work environment.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remains knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks; research promotional photography and other photography productions.
• Brainstorms and develops photo concepts in cooperation with existing University brand initiatives; Attends weekly meetings with the photography team.
• Conducts event-based photography which involves interacting with clients and operating photo equipment; transports and sets up lighting equipment as required; provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance to equipment.
• Plans and performs photo post-production tasks which includes culling, renaming, and keywording raw files in Photo Mechanic; processing using Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop; exporting and backing up finished files.
• Upload and organize finished files to Liberty University’s PhotoShelter for easy end-user access.

Benefits

• Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour.
• Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

What This Job Offers

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