Event Photographer-Digitech

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Media Solutions team at the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, is seeking an event photographer with a robust portfolio of event and environmental portrait photography.

We welcome a highly collaborative, creative photographer who brings expert Digital Asset Management skills and a track record of delivering iconic brand imagery in support of the school’s strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of event/commercial photography experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating lighting and composition.
• Expert in Digital Asset Management.
• Ability to guide stakeholders with collaborative communication.
• Ability to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Experience with Canon equipment and tethered capture.
• Knowledge of institutional brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Digital Asset Management using Photoshelter.
• Oversee postproduction and color grading for consistency.
• Schedule and coordinate photography sessions to meet objectives.
• Capture event and environmental portraits.
• Adhere to SMPH brand guidelines in all assets.
• Collaborate with departments to deliver timely visuals.
• Provide expert consultation on visual assets.

Skills

Event photography

Portrait photography

DAM expertise

Collaborative communication

Time management

Canon DSLR

Lighting techniques

Education

Associates Degree in Photography

Tools

Canon mirrorless DSLRs

PhotoShelter

Asana

Microsoft 365

Job description

Salary:

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any ofthe Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply throughthe internal application process.

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Photographer

Job Summary:

The Media Solutions team at the School of Medicine and PublicHealth / University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking a eventphotographer with a robust portfolio of event and environmentalportrait photography. We will welcome a highly collaborative,creative, customer service oriented photographer who brings anestablished expertise in DAM. You'll be a part of a passionate,multidisciplinary team, prioritizing cross-department collaborationthat leads to inspiring and iconic brand imagery in support of theschool’s strategic plan. Supporting marketing and communicationinitiatives related to medical research and community engagementstorytelling.

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person,onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.


• Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use theirown transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleetusage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hireDriver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver(click on "Become an authorized driver;" then click on "Requiredcriteria").

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• A photography portfolio that represents, well executed, highquality event photography and environmental/studio portraitphotography expertise.


• Must present images that show high quality lighting andmastered composition abilities.


• Expertise in Digital Asset Management.


• An established approach to the creative production process withthe ability to patiently guide stakeholders and peers withcollaborative communication.


• Ability to intuitively establish production schedules and workautonomously within established deadlines.


• Ability to capture high-quality campus event images usingmastered lighting techniques and SMPH provided Canon DSLRequipment, ensuring results align with the creative vision of theproject and SMPH brand guidelines.


• Highly advanced image processing skills, ensuring consistencyin style, color, and overall aesthetic.


• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects, whilemaintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality.


• Ability to accommodate local travel, weekend availability,infrequent evening event availability.


• Stay current on latest DAM technology, Digitech best practices,and photography processing / retouching software.


• Work collaboratively with SMPH and UW Madison campusdepartments to retain fluid, on-time, project delivery and expertlevel consultation.


• Experienced business acumen required for strategic production,time tracking, and internal billing procedures.


• Tethered image capture experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Digital Asset Management utlilizing ourPhotoshelter platform including keywording, collections / galleriesorganization, and platform updates as needed.


• Digitech aspect of this role will be responsible for retainingconsistent, high quality photography processing, keywording, anddelivery. Develop a streamlined approach to intake of MediaSolutions photographer’s collections, apply predeterminedprocessing parameters our photography’s high production value.


• Schedules logistics and secures resources for photographicsessions to meet objectives according to established requirementsand desired effects


• Composes, processes, and edits photographs in various mediumsutilizing specialized equipment and expertise


• Adheres to institutional brand standards, guidelines, andpolicies regarding acceptable editing practices and uses ofphotographic visual assets


• Serves as in-house expert on the effective use of photographicvisual assets for advancing the goals of the institution, unit,and/or program

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Media Solutions

Media Solutions is a team of collaborative graphic designers,photographers, videographers, and illustrators, all gathered in onespace, for the purpose of supporting SMPH's StrategicCommunications. Promoting the UW Madison and SMPH brand identity inalignment with the schools Mission, Vision, and Values.

As a fee-for-service unit within the School of Medicine and PublicHealth, we focus on serving the Health Sciences faculty, staff andstudents, and various UW Madison Campus departments.

Compensation:

• The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 up to$73,000 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay withinthis range will depend on experience and qualifications.


• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits suchas generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitiveinsurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For moreinformation, refer to the campusbenefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer2026

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of event / commercial environmental portraitphotography experience with a robust, inspiring portfolio thatrepresents a polished event/location portrait photography style with a unique approach to composition and technical expertise thatillustrates well executed lighting.


• Expert time management skills with an ability to workeffectively, and autonomously with accountability, in a remote workarrangement.


• Demonstrated proficiency using Canon mirrorless DSLR systems, portable lighting and studio lighting.


• 3 years of Digitech - experience managing photographypostproduction workflow including a expert eye for detail, imageorganization, and color grading.


• Digital Asset Management expertise.


• Comprehensive working knowledge of Adobe CS and related imageediting software with a proven ability to produce high qualityresults within Lightroom, Bridge, Photoshop, or similarplatforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a creative services department in a higher education environment.


• Experience working with Photo Shelter, Asana, Microsoft365.


• Minimum 2 years of Marketing / Advertising Agency work experience.


• Photojournalism experience is a plus.


• Current knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in photography and Digital Asset Management processes to continuously improve and refine your skills.

Education:

Associates Degree, focus in photography preferred.

University sponsorship is not available for this position,including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selectedapplicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuouseligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen ornational of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, aforeign national authorized to work in the United States withoutthe need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effectivedate of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that willrequire continuous work eligibility to work the full duration ofthe appointment. If you are selected for this position, you mustprovide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Contact Information:

Kim McFarlane, [e-mail]

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE forfurther information.

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