College Photographer
NC State University
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NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a College Photographer to produce artistic, event-based photography for the College of Engineering. You will deliver services to departments, centers, and the dean’s office, coordinating with communications teams to meet storytelling needs.
The role includes planning shoots, advising on techniques, and building a robust library of images that capture research and campus life for publications, digital channels, and outreach materials.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent with two years on visual/graphic arts work or coursework.
- Experience with photography and editing in a professional environment preferred.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide artistic, creative and event-based photographic services for the NC State College of Engineering community.
- Maintain an extensive library of images representing life and research in the college and support web, print and outreach needs.
- Assist in video production and collaborate with other communications teams as needed.
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Posting Number PG195322SP
Internal Recruitment Yes
Working Title College Photographer
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; some nights and weekends
Department Engineering Communications
Engineering Communications operates within the NC State University College of Engineering as a three-fold unit governing publications, media relations, digital marketing, and internal and constituent communications for one of the largest engineering colleges in the nation. The unit provides services of publications planning, design, technical graphics, writing, and editing; website design, and preparation; social media content creation and curation along with consulting with the College’s departments and research centers; photography, speech writing, presentation development, media relations, and marketing strategy development, including branding. This unit provides all communication support for the NC State Engineering Foundation.
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The College Photographer role is to perform artistic, creative and event-based photographic work reflecting the full range of activities in the College of Engineering at NC State.
The position is expected to provide photographic services to the Engineering community, including academic departments, research centers, the office of the dean and Engineering Advancement. The role is to work with other communication offices as appropriate to meet their needs for photographic support for events, news stories, informational material and outreach engagements.
Assist internal stakeholders with photographic needs for use in web, social media, magazines, brochures, newsletters and other publications to include identifying and defining needs, recommending photographic techniques and approaches to help communicate intended message and create desired effect, planning photo sessions, and advising on other professional and artistic subjects related to uses and applications of photography; counsel on photographic capabilities; inform of new capabilities and advise as to possible applications.
The role is expected to maintain an extensive and current library of quality photographic images representing all aspects of life and research in the College of Engineering, and disseminate images as needed.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
The candidate should also be familiar with assisting in video production for collaboration opportunities.
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience in marketing/communications in a professional environment
- Knowledge of and experience using core applications of Adobe Creative Cloud
- Experience with Sony photography platforms, Photo Mechanic, Photoshleter and Adobe Lightroom.
- N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Job Open Date 11/13/2026
Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.
Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time. 11/19/2026
Position Number 00109457
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Visual Arts Specialist
Position Classification Band Level Journey
Position Classification Salary Range $ 37,440 - $ 83,413
Salary Grade Equivalency NC07
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Time Limited Position No
Department Id 145601 - Engineering Communications
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU Website
- NCSU Executive Search Services
- Monster.com
- CareerBuilder.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Other Online Job Board
- Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
- Job / Career Fair
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- HERC
- Professional Journal
- Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
- Professional Organization
- Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
- NCSU Employee Referral
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
- Other
- If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Visual Arts Specialist position.
- High school diploma/GED and at least two years of visual/graphic arts experience
- Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in visual/graphic arts or related field
- Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least two years of visual/graphic arts experience
- Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least two years of visual/graphic arts experience (ex. 1 year of college and 1 year of related experience)
- Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal at least six years of visual/graphic arts experience (ex. 1 year of high school and 5 years of experience)
- None of the above
- * Are you CURRENTLY a PERMANENT or TEMPORARY employee of NC State University?
- Yes
- No
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NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: (919) 515-2011
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