Campus Photographer: Visual Storyteller for Charlotte

Elon University; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 annual days off including holidays

Tuition remission for undergrad

Tuition remission for graduate courses

Retirement plan with 8% contribution

Health, dental and vision insurance on

Job summary

Elon University seeks a Campus Photographer for the Queens Campus in Charlotte to capture high‑quality images across university events and programs. The role supports marketing and storytelling with photography and occasional video, aligning with Elon’s visual identity.

The photographer will plan shoots for campus activities, collaborate with University Communications, and maintain an organized archive of digital assets across print and online platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in photography or equivalent education/experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, journalism or photography is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality photography for print and digital publications reflecting Elon's visual identity.
• Plan and produce photography for events and initiatives across Charlotte locations.
• Capture short‑form video content to support digital storytelling.
• Collaborate with University Communications to prioritize assignments and maintain workflows.

Skills

Photo storytelling

Event coverage

Portrait photography

Organizational skills

Time management

Collaboration

Video capture (basic)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, journalism, or photography

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Lightroom

Photo Mechanic

PhotoShelter

Job description

Elon University seeks a Campus Photographer for the Queens Campus in Charlotte to capture high‑quality images across university events and programs. The role supports marketing and storytelling with photography and occasional video, aligning with Elon’s visual identity.

The photographer will plan shoots for campus activities, collaborate with University Communications, and maintain an organized archive of digital assets across print and online platforms.