University Photographer

Elon University is looking for a University Photographer to plan, create, edit and archive high-quality photographic work that captures the full range of activities at Elon University and reflects the university’s visual identity. The University Photographer will assist in a wide range of marketing and communications efforts to promote photographic services throughout the university.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality photography for a wide range of Elon University print and digital publications that reflect the university’s visual identity.
• Create digital images for use throughout the Elon website including day-to-day photography for Today at Elon, the university’s news and information portal, and contribute images to the main university’s social media accounts when needed.  
• Plan and produce photography for key university events and provide prints or electronic images for departments and offices when required.
• Maintain a common directory of graphic images and photographs on the University Communications photo server and photo management system, ensuring that regular backups and complete key-wording and archiving are performed.
• Provide high-quality portraits of faculty and staff for use in the online directory and other university publications. 
• Maintain an inventory of photography equipment owned by the university.
• Participate in planning for publications and consult with designers and project managers on the use of photography.
• Keep up to date with digital imaging technology development and recommend changes and upgrades to ensure that the university remains current in its photographic services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university. Minimum of five years of experience in photography or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of and experience using Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Knowledge of and experience using Photo Mechanic or a similar photo editing and captioning software and using Portfolio or a similar digital asset management system. 
• Knowledge of and experience using project management software, such as Trello, is preferred. 
• Experience with photography studio lighting equipment and set-up.
• Position often requires after hours and/or weekend and/or on-call work given the nature of university events that may warrant coverage.

The position is open until filled. Apply at https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/8086 

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/8086