Lead Photographer & Visual Content Producer

Howard University

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Howard University is seeking a Photography and Visual Content Specialist to lead the university's photography and multimedia storytelling efforts. You will capture, produce, and curate high-quality imagery that documents the university’s history, people, and daily life across campuses.

Reporting to the AVC of Digital and Multi-media Communications, you will also support video production, environmental branding, and digital asset management, guiding student staff and vendors while ensuring brand

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in photography, film, video production, visual communications, or related field; 7+ years of professional experience.
Resume and digital portfolio required; ability to travel as needed.
Ability to work outside normal business hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the University’s lead photographer and visual storyteller across campus; capture and produce photography and video for digital, print, social media, marketing, and archival use.
Plan, direct, and execute shoots in studio and on location; provide photojournalism coverage for high-visibility events.
Maintain and organize digital assets; collaborate to refresh environmental photography displays annually; manage student workers and vendors.