Photographer

Classification Title

Photographer (Regional-South Florida)

Classification Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description

The Photographer (Regional - South Florida) serves as a professional photographer, limited videographer, and image archivist for the UF/IFAS Communications strategic digital content team. This role is responsible for producing high-quality visual content that supports teaching, research, Extension, and public engagement initiatives across the state.

Using advanced photography and digital media techniques, the Photographer creates compelling visual stories that highlight UF/IFAS programs, faculty, and impact. This position also contributes to social media outreach and maintains a robust, searchable image archive for organizational use.

Photography & Visual Content Creation

• Capture high-resolution images for editorial, promotional, and public-facing use across print and digital platforms
• Plan and execute photo assignments independently or collaboratively
• Determine composition, lighting, and camera settings to achieve desired visual outcomes
• Produce occasional high-quality video content to support storytelling efforts
• Edit RAW images using Adobe Creative Suite and related software
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and communications teams to plan and execute assignments
• Ensure visual content aligns with UF/IFAS branding and storytelling goals

Image Archive & Asset Management

• Maintain and organize a large-scale digital archive of images
• Apply metadata, manage file storage systems, and ensure long-term accessibility
• Upload and manage image galleries in internal databases
• Retrieve and distribute visual assets upon request
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and studio organization

Content Coordination & Collaboration

• Participate in content planning meetings with the strategic digital content team
• Collaborate with UF/IFAS Communications and University communications partners
• Identify and recommend visual content opportunities aligned with social and digital trends

Work Environment

• Frequent travel (approximately 60%) throughout South Florida
• Occasional evening and weekend work required for events
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, including heat and humidity

Location

This is an off-campus/remote position based in South Florida due to the need for frequent travel throughout South Florida. The preferred candidate's residence will be located in the central portion of South Florida, for example, in Hendry, Collier, Glades, Lee, or other centrally located South Florida county.