Photographer

Mississippi State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking a dedicated photographer to expand the university's visibility through high-quality images across indoor and outdoor events, branding campaigns and media productions.

The role involves photographing a wide range of subjects, planning compositions, and delivering processed files for distribution and archives. Regular travel and occasional after-hours work are expected, with stock photo development and equipment upkeep as ongoing duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant photographic experience.
• Proficiency with digital photography equipment and software is required.

Responsibilities

• Executes a wide range of photography assignments including location, studio, scientific, portrait, environmental and event shoots for news, marketing, publications and video.
• Plans photo composition, analyzes subjects and selects equipment, lighting, angles and backgrounds for high-quality images.
• Handles a mix of assignments, production activities, coordination and client consultation with campus partners.
• Collaborates with administration to ensure consistent output of high-quality photos.
• Captures stock photos when not on assignment and prepares shoots; processes and archives files promptly.
• Prepares photos for distribution, exhibits and online use; assists with image selection for various projects.
• Maintains filing, documentation and upkeep of equipment.

Skills

Two years photography experience

Photography equipment proficiency

RAW editing (Bridge/Lightroom)

Photoshop & plug-ins

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bridge

Lightroom

Photoshop

Job description

Position Function

The photographer works to expand the state, regional and nationalvisibility of Mississippi State University through conceiving,executing and delivering high-quality, professional images thatalign with the university mission and the current brandingcampaign. The photographer covers all areas of the university,including a variety of indoor and outdoor events, some of whichrequire availability outside regular work hours and minimal travel.Photographic collaboration with the support of all campus partnersis expected.

Salary Grade

14

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes a large variety of photography assignments, includinglocation, studio, scientific research, portrait, environmental andevent for use in news, marketing/branding, publication and videoproduction, social media and archives.
• Plans photo composition; analyzes subject matter; exercisesartistic judgment; has professional knowledge of appropriateequipment, lighting, angles, props and backgrounds to select,adjust and use for production of high-quality images.
• Handles a mix of photo assignments, production activities,coordination and consultation, and office activities in cooperationwith the administration and colleagues; serves as a source onequipment and techniques for colleagues and clients.
• Collaborates proactively with administration and colleagues toensure consistent output of high-quality photos.
• When not on assignment, captures stock photos to improve theunit's stock image collection; prepares for photo shoots;processes, adjusts and enhances digital files for optimum results;archives files in a timely manner.
• Prepares photos for new distribution, client use, exhibits,university website and presentations; assists administration andcolleagues with finding appropriate images for various projects;and works to select and assist in purchasing equipment, softwareand supplies as appropriate.
• Follows department procedures for filing, documenting andmaintaining images; and maintains upkeep of equipment to keep itworking properly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant photographicexperience
• Proficiency in digital photography equipment and software

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to handle RAW files via Bridge and/or Lightroom
• Competency in Photoshop & plug-ins, as needed, to editindividual files to publication quality

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Desirable skills include a working knowledge of Photo Mechanic,Digital Asset Management (DAM), including Photoshelter, Excel andWord.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physicalexertion
• Often exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals,etc.
• Frequent shifts in work priority: interruptions requiringimmediate attention; unusual pressure due to accountability forsuccess and project completion
• Frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching,stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, talking, hearing, handlingobjects with hands
• Ability to see information in print and/or electronically, andability to distinguish colors
• Required work outside the standard 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.schedule

Restricted Clause

Position is contingent upon continued availability offunding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs oractivities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy,religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation,genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other statusto the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equalopportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Officeof Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O.6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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