Photographer / Videographer

Columbus State University; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany State University is seeking a Photographer - videographer to create, edit, and manage high-quality visual content for marketing, social media, and communications. The role spans on-location shoots and studio work, collaborating with writers, designers, and web teams to promote the university brand.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in photography or related field and 2 years of experience, with proficiency in Photoshop and advanced DSLR/mirrorless photography and lighting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in photography, journalism or related field.
• 2 years of photography experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Proficient in Photoshop or other photo editing software.
• Advanced proficiency in professional cameras (DSLR/mirrorless) and lighting equipment, including both studio and on-location lighting.
• Can work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights and weekends as required.
• Have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot, and edit professional photographs, portraits, campus event coverage (commencement, homecoming), academic activities, and candid student life to highlight the campus experience, and promotional videos.
• Take official headshots and portraits of faculty, staff, and leadership for the university website and press releases.
• Handle pre-production (concept development, shot lists, location scouting), production (operating cameras, lighting, and audio gear), and post-production (editing, color grading, retouching).
• Work alongside writers, graphic designers, social media managers, and admissions staff to align visuals with institutional messaging.
• Ensure all media assets comply with the university's visual style guides and brand standards.
• Create high-quality photos for brochures, websites, social media, and alumni magazines, ensuring compliance with branding guidelines.
• Organize, tag, and archive photo and video files for campus-wide use.
• Collaborates with outside vendors for the repair and maintenance of photography equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Photo editing

Video editing

Communication

Customer service

Time management

File organization

Project coordination

Archived photos

Education

Bachelor's degree in photography, journalism or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Photoshop or similar editing software

DSLR / mirrorless cameras

Studio lighting

On-location lighting

Job description

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

The Photographer - videographer creates, edits, and manages high-quality visual content to promote the institution's brand, capturing campus life, events, and academic activities for marketing, social media, and communications. They work within the marketing and communications department, shooting both on location and in a studio setting, often collaborating with writers, designers, and web teams to produce engaging materials.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Plan, shoot, and edit professional photographs, portraits, campus event coverage (commencement, homecoming), academic activities, and candid student life to highlight the campus experience, and promotional videos. Including on and Off campus events.
• Take official headshots and portraits of faculty, staff, and leadership for the university website and press releases.
• Handle pre-production (concept development, shot lists, location scouting), production (operating cameras, lighting, and audio gear), and post-production (editing, color grading, retouching).
• Work alongside writers, graphic designers, social media managers, and admissions staff to align visuals with institutional messaging.
• Ensure all media assets comply with the university's visual style guides and brand standards.
• Create high-quality photos for brochures, websites, social media, and alumni magazines, ensuring compliance with branding guidelines.
• Organize, tag, and archive photo and video files for campus-wide use.
• Collaborates with outside vendors for the repair and maintenance of photography equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in photography, journalism or related field.

2 years of experience in photography.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Proficient in Photoshop or other photo editing software.

Advanced proficiency in professional cameras (DSLR/mirrorless) and lighting equipment, including both studio and on-location lighting.

Can work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights and weekends as required to cover assignments.

Have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Master's degree.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Cover letter.

Resume.

Transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

• Knowledge of photography software.
• Knowledge of videography equipment.
• Knowledge of video and photo editing.
• Skilled in oral and written communications.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Skilled in time management.
• Ability to organize files and collections.
• Ability to coordinate projects and schedules.
• Ability to retrieve archived photographs.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at [phone]. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

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