Photojournalist Assistant

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2026

Posting Date: 09/03/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Capture original photography and supporting cutline and metadata information for CAES news stories, profiles and feature content
• Attend and cover college and Extension events as needed
• Collaborate with writers and designers to create visually compelling stories
• Repurpose existing content for new formats
• Assist in creating infographics or data visualizations using Adobe products, Flourish or similar tools
• Write professional outreach emails to schedule photo shoots, confirm interview details and gather background info
• Work with the OMC team to plan and execute social and web content that connects with target audiences
• Organize, edit and apply metadata and archive photo assets for future use
• Add and archive your work in PhotoShelter, our digital asset manager
• Other related duties based on the student's interests and experience
• As available, assist and act as a second shooter on editorial and marketing photoshoots with professional photographers

Percentage of time: 100

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .50

Position Summary:

The student photojournalist will work in the Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), supporting the creation of visual content that enhances storytelling across digital and print platforms. This position offers the opportunity to capture and curate engaging photography, assist with content repurposing and visual adaptations of previously published stories, and collaborate with writers and designers to develop multi-format stories for CAES Almanac, social media, the CAES website and other UGA communication platforms.

This role is ideal for a student interested in documentary-style photography, visual journalism, portraiture and strategic communication. The student photojournalist will also be trained in professional outreach and logistical planning to schedule shoots and interviews with faculty, staff and students across departments.

The ideal candidate is available to work 15 hours per week. Hours are flexible and can be structured around the student's class schedule. The intern will report jointly to two members of the CAES OMC team for mentorship and supervision.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

Demonstrated experience with photography and photo editing

Familiarity with composition, lighting and basic photojournalism principles

Proficiency in writing and applying metadata

Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop

Experience with Associated Press (AP) style and writing

Strong communication and organizational skills

Willingness to learn about agricultural and environmental subject matter

Work independently, meet deadlines and coordinate with multiple team members

Experience creating infographics, using visual storytelling tools (e.g., Canva, Flourish), or curating photo essays

Prior coursework or experience in journalism, photojournalism, visual storytelling, marketing or design

Bonus: Experience writing or publishing content for a campus publication, blog or media outlet

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Physical Demands:

Sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time. Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust?: No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Is driving a requirement of this position?: Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Katie Walker

Recruitment Contact Email: kewalker@uga.edu