"Student Photographer"

Job Details

The Student Photographer position within the Marketing Department works with the photo team to produce high quality visual content that documents the history and promotes the mission of Liberty University. Candidates should be familiar with the entire photo production process and have an understanding of various camera platforms. Student photographers will primarily focus on event-based photo coverage around campus to build up a library of imagery and must be able to work events on nights and 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.

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.

Target Hire Date: 2026-01-02

Time Type: Part time

Location: Lynchburg - In Office