Photographer, Student Assistant

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

5d • $14

About The Position

Position Specific Responsibilities Photograph student programs, special events, activities, and scheduled studio shoots highlighting the programs and offerings of student spaces Ideate, create and pitch unique content ideas for the area’s various social platforms Maintain the organization of the Division’s photography database Maintain care of photography equipment Assist in and provide an educated voice in the planning, development and execution of marketing plans Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors in an agency style work environment with both student and professional staff including graphic designers, marketing assistants, communication specialists and more Other duties as assigned Additional Information The department’s camera ecosystem consists of Canon Digital SLRs Student Life Marketing utilizes Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom and Photoshop) and Photo Mechanic for post-production workflows

Requirements

• This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Possess solid photography and editing skills, as well as the ability to craft and maintain a consistent voice and tone with imagery
• Demonstrated previous experience utilizing photography equipment and Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software
• Ability to learn the department’s photo production equipment inside and out, as well as industry-standard techniques and safe practices of grip, gaff, lighting, and camera equipment
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and an eye for detail and accuracy
• Have an interest in people and building positive relationships that make our department and the UF community better
• An interest in thinking creatively, strategically, and collaboratively to aid in educating our community on the experiences and offerings available to enhance the UF experience

Responsibilities

• Photograph student programs, special events, activities, and scheduled studio shoots highlighting the programs and offerings of student spaces
• Ideate, create and pitch unique content ideas for the area’s various social platforms
• Maintain the organization of the Division’s photography database
• Maintain care of photography equipment
• Assist in and provide an educated voice in the planning, development and execution of marketing plans
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors in an agency style work environment with both student and professional staff including graphic designers, marketing assistants, communication specialists and more
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed