Photographer/Videographer

Job Title: Photographer/Videographer Department: Communications Office Reports to: Director of Marketing and Communications FLSA status: Non-exempt Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose. Position Overview Marlborough seeks a creative, technically skilled, and community-minded visual storyteller to join the Communications Office as Photographer/Videographer. This role is responsible for capturing, producing, and curating high-quality photography and video content that brings the Marlborough experience to life across the School’s digital platforms, publications, and institutional communications. Working closely with the entire communications team, this position plays a central role in shaping the School’s visual identity—documenting the full breadth of student life, academic programs, fine arts, performing arts, athletics, traditions, community events, and more with artistry and intention. Essential Job Functions Visual Content Production Serve as the School’s primary photographer and videographer, capturing photo and video throughout the year across a wide range of events, programs, and campus moments. Document student life, academics, athletics, arts, special events, and institutional milestones with consistency, quality, and a strong sense of story. Provide timely photo and video support for time-sensitive communications and social media content, with flexibility to capture campus happenings as they unfold. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Specialist to develop and produce compelling visual content for Instagram, including short‑form video and Reels. Post-Production and Editing Edit and retouch photos for use across web, social media, print, and email platforms. Edit video footage from capture through final delivery, including color correction, audio mixing, motion graphics, titles, and export across multiple formats and aspect ratios. Maintain a consistent visual style and aesthetic aligned with the Marlborough brand. Asset Management Maintain a well‑organized, searchable, and accessible photo and video library using the School’s digital asset management (DAM) system, Canto. Regularly review and update the library to ensure content is current, organized, and aligned with institutional needs. Project Support Work in close partnership with departments across campus to plan and produce content aligned with communications goals. Assist with visual updates to the School’s website. Support the Communications Office in tracking and managing project deadlines and deliverables. Requirements Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university; degree in Photography, Film, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred—or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5 years of professional photography and videography experience, with a portfolio demonstrating range across event, editorial, and brand storytelling contexts. Please submit your portfolio. Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Experience working in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred. Familiarity with digital asset management platforms; experience with Canto preferred. Working knowledge of Google Suite; familiarity with Finalsite, Asana, and Canva a plus. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, community-oriented approach to working with faculty, staff, students, and families. Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in capturing and sharing images of minors and in public-facing communications. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for School events. Compensation and Benefits Competitive hourly salary ranging from $26.50 to $36.00 per hour (approximately $55,000 to $75,000 annually). Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Access to voluntary benefits and professional development programs. Competitive retirement plans, including employer matching contributions. Generous time‑off allowance to maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment. For more information about Marlborough School, its rigorous academic curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs, or if you would like to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, we invite you to visit the Careers link under the “About” drop-down menu on our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr