Marketing Photographer - Digital Assets & Events

California State University, Stanislaus

Turlock (CA)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Comprehensive benefits package

PERS retirement system

15 paid holidays per year

Education fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus seeks a temporary, full-time photographer for Strategic Communications & Marketing. You will create digital photographs, process and edit images, and deliver assets for the university’s promotional materials and archives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least six months of photography experience, with Adobe Photoshop and DSLR usage preferred. The position is on-site in Stanislaus - Turlock, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
Six months of experience in still and motion picture photography including video production techniques.
Experience with professional photography equipment and Adobe Photoshop preferred.

Responsibilities

Create digital photographs for marketing materials.
Capture and illustrate university messages to enhance the image of the University.
Process, edit, and organize images to established specs and deadlines.
Deliver images for inclusion in the university photo library and archives.
Assist with digital asset management by keywording and metadata updates.
May receive additional training or certification for professional development.
Provide support to other areas as needed.

Skills

Photography

Digital asset management

Photo editing

Studio lighting

Event photography

Video production techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

DSLR cameras

Photography equipment

Asset management systems

Job description

Apply now Job no: 560617
Department: Strategic Comms & Marketing
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Marketing/Communications, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

Position Summary

Classified as Media Production Specialist I

Hourly-intermittent temporary position available on or after September 1, 2026throughJune 30, 2027for Strategic Communications & Marketing. Appointment will be made withthe possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.

This position's responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for providing photographic images to support the creation of materials promoting the University its programs and events. The incumbent processes, edits, and delivers digital images in accordance with established specifications and deadlines and provides technical support for the organization and maintenance of photographic assets.

Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Create digital photographs using standard professional photography practices.
- Capture digital photographic images to illustrate marketing messages and enhance the image of the University.
- Process new images; manipulate, optimize, and edit images according to established specifications and needs.
- Deliver images for inclusion in the University photo library and archiving system.
- Assist with digital asset management by organizing image assets, keywording, updating metadata, and creating and delivering asset galleries.
- May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
- At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
- The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience: Six months of experience in still and motion picture photography, including a thorough knowledge of video production techniques.

Preferred Qualifications
One (1) years of related experience.
Experience using digital SLR cameras and professional photography equipment to produce digital images.
Experience using Adobe Photoshop to process, optimize, and edit digital photographs.
Experience using photographic lighting techniques, including studio lighting kits and on-camera flash equipment.
Experience using digital image storage, file organization, and digital asset management systems.
Experience providing photography for events, marketing, communications, or promotional purposes.
Experience preparing and delivering digital photographs for print, web, social media, or other communications and marketing platforms.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Working knowledge of techniques, materials and equipment used in the production of instructional media and related communication assignments.
Working knowledge of full range of production techniques including sound recording, graphics, television, photography, videotaping, lighting, editing methods and equipment.
Ability to set up and operate a wide variety of production equipment, including set-up for multi-camera video productions and distance learning classrooms.
Ability to learn techniques in the development of television, film, radio or multimedia productions.
Basic computer skills to operate digital and analog production-related editing and duplication equipment.
Basic photography skills such as film speed, light, and color requirements.
Ability to perform photographic processing including an understanding of photographic chemicals and working knowledge of darkroom and development practices.
Ability to use and maintain studio, camera and related equipment.
Working knowledge of safety requirements including how to handle hazardous chemicals and materials. Solid writing and editing skills, including a strong foundation in English grammar.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships with staff and students.
Special Conditions
Position may be required to travel.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Range
Anticipated salary will be $26.37 per hour.Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full range: $26.37(step 1) – $38.41(step 20) per month.
How to Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.

Application Deadline
OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Background Clearance Notice
Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet theminimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Additional Information
Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure
Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.