"Senior Photographer"

Senior Photographer

Job #: 042422

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Senior Photographer brings Syracuse University to life through compelling imagery. Based on the needs of the project, the photographer will use their artistic and technical skills to create images. Sr. Photographer partners with creative, marketing, digital and content strategy teams to advance business objectives by use of photography. Conceptualizes and captures imagery to be used as the centerpiece of significant marketing campaigns and initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years experience delivering high-production-value, high-concept work in fast-paced professional environments.
• Track-record of producing high-end imagery for use across the marketing spectrum.
• Portfolio showing variety of work including studio, set and candid imagery.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Track record and understanding of marketing and brand stewardship best practices and guidelines. Excellence in post-production and photo-editing.
• Excellence in shot composition, including lighting, both studio and use of natural light.
• Demonstration of current understanding of marketing trends and effect on photographic style.
• Significant experience and technical understanding shooting, editing and archiving systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with leadership, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, manage stress and be solution oriented with a positive attitude.
• Ability to oversee and execute multiple projects simultaneously w/changing priorities. Proactive and takes initiative.
• Functions effectively (independently/or as a member of a team) with a willingness to assist with routine/last-minute projects.
• Demonstrates creativity for variety of topics, platforms (digital/social) and audiences. Working knowledge of asset management systems, MSOffice.
• Close visual acuity.
• Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Frequently moves equipment (25-50 lbs.) to various sites; lift, set up and break down photography equipment. Shoots may require flexibility and to position oneself for 4-8 hours.

Responsibilities:

• Plays critical role in bringing the Syracuse University brand to life effectively and consistently though compelling imagery. Conceptualizes and captures imagery to be used as the centerpiece of significant marketing campaigns and initiatives. Attends events on campus and captures images for use in marketing materials and on owned digital channels.
• Partners with marketing, digital and content strategy teams to advance business objectives by use of photography. Uses marketing best practices to capture images that are oriented to galvanize target audiences.
• Works in partnership with Executive Creative & Multimedia Directors to bring creative vision to life through effective lighting, art direction and composition. Plays art director role on key shoots.
• Translates marketing concepts into compelling and effective imagery. Captures versatile imagery that is oriented toward use and is appropriate in a variety of media including digital. Follows photography brand style guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111724