Photographer / Videographer

Job Title: Photographer - Videographer

The Photographer - Videographer creates, edits, and manages high-quality visual content to promote the institution's brand, capturing campus life, events, and academic activities for marketing, social media, and communications. They work within the marketing and communications department, shooting both on location and in a studio setting, often collaborating with writers, designers, and web teams to produce engaging materials. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Plan, shoot, and edit professional photographs, portraits, campus event coverage, (commencement, homecoming), academic activities, and candid student life to highlight the campus experience, and promotional videos. Including on and off campus events. Take official headshots and portraits of faculty, staff, and leadership for the university website and press releases. Handle pre-production (concept development, shot lists, location scouting), production (operating cameras, lighting, and audio gear), and post-production (editing, color grading, retouching). Work alongside writers, graphic designers, social media managers, and admissions staff to align visuals with institutional messaging. Ensure all media assets comply with the university's visual style guides and brand standards. Create high-quality photos for brochures, websites, social media, and alumni magazines, ensuring compliance with branding guidelines. Organize, tag, and archive photo and video files for campus-wide use. Collaborates with outside vendors for the repair and maintenance of photography equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in photography, journalism or related field. 2 years of experience in photography. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted. Proficient in Photoshop or other photo editing software. Advanced proficiency in professional cameras (DSLR/mirrorless) and lighting equipment, including both studio and on-location lighting. Can work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights and weekends as required to cover assignments. Have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Master's degree.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Cover letter. Resume. Transcripts. A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge of photography software. Knowledge of videography equipment. Knowledge of video and photo editing. Skilled in oral and written communications. Skilled in customer service. Skilled in time management. Ability to organize files and collections. Ability to coordinate projects and schedules. Ability to retrieve archived photographs.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Excellence We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services. Respect We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions. Community We strive to build community and value a good mindset. Teamwork We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results. Learning We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

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