FWS - Content Specialist | Photography & Videography

Pacific University; Forest Grove, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific University is seeking a student Content Specialist for Photography & Videography in Marketing & Communications. The role focuses on capturing compelling visuals, delivering assigned deliverables, and supporting the university’s multimedia database.

You will work on editorial photography and limited video projects, with equipment provided. This hands-on opportunity helps build a portfolio while gaining industry-relevant skills in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work under deadlines.
• Previous photography experience or relevant coursework in photography/media arts.
• Familiarity with Mac platforms and beginner proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong organizational skills, creativity, and an interest in storytelling.
• Flexible and willing to take on assignments with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Attending events and working from a provided shot list.
• Capturing high-quality photos and video footage.
• Assisting with, and appearing in, content for university social media and marketing materials.
• Communicating professionally with subjects and event organizers.
• Editing photos and videos for use in university marketing and communications.
• Organizing content within the university’s multimedia database.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Mac OS

Job description

FWS - Content Specialist | Photography & Videography

Overview

Category

Student

Description

This position is only open to current Pacific University students.

Title of Position: FWS Photographer/Videographer/Content Creator for Marketing & Communications
Department Name: Marketing & Communications, 3rd floor Marsh Hall
Length of Employment: Full academic year, Fall 2026 through Spring 2027
Supervisor: Alex Bell
Recruiter: Alex Bell, [e-mail]
Wage: $16.80/hour

Marketing & Communications is hiring student photographers and videographers as content specialists. In this role, you will capture compelling visuals that help tell the story of Pacific University. Assignments will have specific deliverables and deadlines and may include event coverage, editorial photography, and limited video projects. You will also assist in managing the university’s multimedia database.

Key responsibilities include:

• Attending events and working from a provided shot list
• Capturing high-quality photos and video footage
• Assisting with, and appearing in, content for university social media and marketing materials
• Communicating professionally with subjects and event organizers
• Editing photos and videos for use in university marketing and communications
• Organizing content within the university’s multimedia database
• Camera equipment is available for use through Marketing & Communications

Educational Benefits

This position provides students with hands-on experience in photography, videography, and visual storytelling within a professional setting. It offers the opportunity to build a portfolio with published work, develop industry-relevant skills, and collaborate with professionals in a marketing and communications environment. While all photos and videos created while employed by Pacific University are the university's property, students may use them in their professional and personal portfolios.

Qualifications

General Qualifications

• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work under deadlines
• Previous photography experience or relevant coursework in photography/media arts
• Familiarity with Mac platforms and beginner proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Strong organizational skills, creativity, and an interest in storytelling
• Flexible and willing to take on assignments with a positive attitude
• Comfortable being featured in photo or video content is a plus