Event Photographer-Digitech

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick"

Competitive insurances and savings

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks an experienced event photographer to capture high-quality campus events and environmental portraits. You will manage Digital Asset Management and work with SMPH’s brand guidelines to deliver iconic imagery supporting the school’s strategic plan.

You will collaborate across departments, coordinate production schedules, and may work on-site at a designated campus location with some remote work options. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of event/commercial environmental portrait photography with high-quality portfolio.
• Proficient with Canon mirrorless DSLRs, portable and studio lighting.
• Experienced in Digital Asset Management and color grading.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Digital Asset Management using Photoshelter including keywording and collections.
• Retain consistent high-quality photography processing, keywording, and delivery.
• Develop streamlined intake for photographer collections and apply processing parameters for high production value.
• Schedule logistics and secure resources for sessions to meet objectives.
• Compose, process, and edit photographs using specialized equipment and software.
• Adhere to brand standards and policies for editing and assets usage.
• Serve as in-house expert on use of photographic assets to support institutional goals.

Skills

Event photography

Environmental portrait

Digital Asset Management

Lighting techniques

Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop

Collaboration/communication

Canon gear proficiency

Education

Associate degree in photography

Tools

Canon mirrorless DSLR

PhotoShelter

Asana

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Summary

The Media Solutions team at the School of Medicine and Public Health / University of Wisconsin - Madison is seeking a event photographer with a robust portfolio of event and environmental portrait photography. We will welcome a highly collaborative, creative, customer service oriented photographer who brings an established expertise in DAM. You'll be a part of a passionate, multidisciplinary team, prioritizing cross-department collaboration that leads to inspiring and iconic brand imagery in support of the school’s strategic plan. Supporting marketing and communication initiatives related to medical research and community engagement storytelling. 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 their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver 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 “Required criteria”).

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Photographer

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

A photography portfolio that represents, well executed, high quality event photography and environmental/studio portrait photography expertise. Must present images that show high quality lighting and mastered composition abilities. Expertise in Digital Asset Management. An established approach to the creative production process with the ability to patiently guide stakeholders and peers with collaborative communication. Ability to intuitively establish production schedules and work autonomously within established deadlines. Ability to capture high-quality campus event images using mastered lighting techniques and SMPH provided Canon DSLR equipment, ensuring results align with the creative vision of the project and SMPH brand guidelines. Highly advanced image processing skills, ensuring consistency in style, color, and overall aesthetic. Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects, while maintaining 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 campus departments to retain fluid, on-time, project delivery and expert level 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 our Photoshelter platform including keywording, collections / galleries organization, and platform updates as needed.
• Digitech aspect of this role will be responsible for retaining consistent, high quality photography processing, keywording, and delivery.
• Develop a streamlined approach to intake of Media Solutions photographer’s collections, apply predetermined processing parameters our photography’s high production value.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for photographic sessions to meet objectives according to established requirements and desired effects.
• Composes, processes, and edits photographs in various mediums utilizing specialized equipment and expertise.
• Adheres to institutional brand standards, guidelines, and policies regarding acceptable editing practices and uses of photographic visual assets.
• Serves as in-house expert on the effective use of photographic visual assets for advancing the goals of the institution, unit, and/or program.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of event / commercial environmental portrait photography experience with a robust, inspiring portfolio that represents a polished event/location portrait photography style with a unique approach to composition and technical expertise that illustrates well executed lighting.
• Expert time management skills with an ability to work effectively, and autonomously with accountability, in a remote work arrangement.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Canon mirrorless DSLR systems, portable lighting and studio lighting.
• 3 years of Digitech - experience managing photography postproduction workflow including a expert eye for detail, image organization, and color grading.
• Digital Asset Management expertise.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Adobe CS and related image editing software with a proven ability to produce high quality results within Lightroom, Bridge, Photoshop, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a creative services department in a higher education environment.
• Experience working with Photo Shelter, Asana, Microsoft 365.
• 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.

Compensation

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

Benefits

• generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• competitive insurances and savings accounts
• retirement benefits

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