Photography and Creative Assistant

College Sports Communicators; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent athletic department is seeking a full-time digital asset manager and photographer to manage photo assets and assist in content creation. The successful candidate will edit images, work on various creative projects, and capture photography during events. Strong skills in Adobe software and a background in photography are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite essential.
• Graphic design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and archive digital photo assets.
• Serve as a photographer at events.
• Assist with content creation.

Skills

Proficiency in photography

Editing software (Adobe Creative Suite)

Video shooting and editing

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as digital asset manager and photographer in the creative services unit of the athletic department. There may also be opportunities to create other forms of content, such as video and/or graphic design. This position will report to the Assistant AD for Creative Strategy and Communications. The candidate will be responsible for editing, archiving and managing photo assets in digital management and distribution systems, while assisting the Director of Photography with requests from internal and external entities. This person will serve as a photographer at studio shoots, as well as practice, games and other team-related events. This is a full-time, 11-month position eligible for overtime.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience. Proficiency required in photography and editing software, specifically the Adobe Creative Suite software including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom. Video shooting and editing experience, utilizing Adobe Premiere, is preferred but not required. Graphic design experience using Photoshop and After Effects is also preferred, but not required.