Berklee Student Photographer

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music is seeking Student Photographers to cover Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory events, assist with headshots, and create engaging content for social media. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to different event environments.

Ideal candidates should have their own gear, strong photojournalism and portrait skills, and a portfolio. The position offers up to 10 hours weekly during the summer and academic year, with an hourly

Qualifications

• Current Berklee student or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking program.
• Have a valid United States SSN.
• Remain in valid visa status as applicable.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must be located in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide photography support for campus events and receptions.
• Provide notes/context/captions for all images delivered.
• Upload finished files to shared GoogleDrive.
• Assist photographers with staff/faculty headshots.
• Tag/keyword and upload photos to Bynder + server for archival purposes.
• Occasional gigs within the institution.

Skills

Photography

Photojournalism

Portrait photography

Communication

Meeting deadlines

Portfolio

Tools

Camera gear

Adobe Lightroom

Capture One

Asana

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements: Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters. Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN). Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester. Federal Work Study student may apply. In good disciplinary standing. Must be located in the U.S. For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Berklee’s Marketing & Communication Office is seeking multiple students to work as Student Photographers to cover Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee campus events/performances, assist our staff photographer with headshot days, create engaging content for our social media channels, and support various photography needs. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to ‘read the room’ (Some events call for a ‘fly on the wall’ approach while others need you to be a wrangler of big groups for the more set-up photos). You will get a front row view of many of the amazing programs and events on campus and learn how important an image is for story telling and prosperity.

Ideal Candidate

• has their own photography gear (including digital camera with photo and video capabilities and external flash preferred)
• has strong photography skills: photojournalism and portraiture is highly organized and reliable
• has a flexible schedule
• has strong written and verbal communication skills
• is able to deliver photos within deadline provided
• has a portfolio

Preferred Requirements

• Enrolled at Berklee during the summer session
• Is familiar with Asana
• Has editing software (Adobe Lightroom or Capture One)
• Has experience taking short videos alongside photos
• Understands metadata
• Is passionate about asset management
• Is available over the summer

Responsibilities

• provide photography support for the college photograph assigned events and receptions on campus
• provide notes/context/captions for all images delivered
• upload finished files to shared GoogleDrive (link provided)
• assist photographers with staff/faculty headshots
• tag/keyword and upload photos to Bynder (the DAM) + server for archival purposes
• occasional gigs within the institution

Reports To: Senior Creative Producer

Work Hours: Up to 10 hours a week; highly variable hours and based on assignments and needs of the Marketing department

Required Application Materials: resume cover letter relevant photography portfolio

Hourly Rate: $20.60

Hiring Manager: Michelle Parkos

The Student Employment program provides opportunities for you to work part-time on campus, thereby helping you to meet some of your living expenses. With more than 900 positions ranging from 10 to 15 hours of work per week, as well as daily opportunities for project-based temporary employment, student employment is a great opportunity for professional and educational growth.