weekends. Student photographers will also assist on larger promotional shoots working alongside many different departments on campus.
All candidates must submit a link to their photography portfolio to be considered for the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research: Remains knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks; research promotional photography and other photography productions.
- Pre-Production: Brainstorms and develops photo concepts in cooperation with existing University brand initiatives; Attends weekly meetings with the photography team.
- Conducts event-based photography which involves interacting with clients and operating photo equipment; transports and sets up lighting equipment as required; provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance to equipment.
- Post-Production: Plans and performs photo post-production tasks which includes culling, renaming, and keywording raw files in Photo Mechanic; processing using Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop; exporting and backing up finished files.
- Archive: Upload and organize finished files to Liberty University’s PhotoShelter for easy end-user access.
Additional information may be found here.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not supervise anyone.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- One to Three years of related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A portfolio of recent relevant work must be submitted to be interviewed for the position.
- The Student Photographer is proficient in using an Apple computer platform. This position also requires experience with Adobe Camera Raw and Camera Bits Photo Mechanic. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is preferred.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension
- Ability to create and work within cross-functional team environments.
Problem Solving
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- Regularly required to use visual skills to function in the work environment.
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment
This LU Photo office is in Green Hall on Liberty University’s campus; however the student photographer position also works in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations on and off campus. On certain occasions, the student photographer is expected to work extended hours, particularly when providing coverage for events like Commencement, Homecoming, and athletic events. In such cases, the student photographer is responsible for working diligently throughout the entire duration of the event.
Time Type
Part time
Location
Onsite
Pay Rate
Starting at $12.77
Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.
