Student Assistant (Photographer) - RAM Page

Angelo State University; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 10,796 - 15,377; Part time

Job summary

Angelo State University in San Angelo offers a student position focused on creating and editing photo and video content for the Ram Page. This role involves collaboration with writers, shooting and editing stories, and meeting tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate must be a currently enrolled student with experience in photography/videography. Responsibilities include assisting with content preparation for publication and participating in staff meetings and events for the Ram Page.

The position offers a pay rate of $9.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student who is registered for classes.
• Experience with photography/videography and photo/video editing.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Ram Page writers on assignments to shoot content.
• Shooting and editing photo/video stories.
• Writing captions and alt text for content.
• Preparing content for publication, including interviewing sources.
• Performing basic operations in the Ram Page website.
• Meeting deadlines and accommodating short notices.
• Assisting Ram Page editor with various tasks.
• Attending all Ram Page staff meetings.
• Being available for department events.

Skills

Photography and videography

Photo/video editing

Writing skills

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

Position Type
Student

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Communication and Mass Media

This posting will remain open to generate a pool of qualified student applicants for available positions during the semester.

Creating and editing photo and video content for the Ram Page as assigned.

Subject to relevant job expectations that are complementary to the essential job duties listed below.

Please attach your resume, highlighting relevant experience/expertise, to your application.

Responsibilities

• Accompanying Ram Page writers and/or other staff on assignments to shoot photo/video content.
• Shooting and editing photo/video stories for the Ram Page website and social media, as assigned or by own initiative.
• Writing captions/cutlines and Alt. text for the photo/video content.
• Preparing photo/video content for publication, including interviewing sources if necessary.
• Performing basic operations in the Ram Page website backdoor. On the job training provided if necessary or requested.
• Meeting tight deadlines and accommodating short notices if necessary.
• Assisting Ram Page editor in various tasks commensurate with the employee’s position, skillset and abilities.
• Attending and participating in all Ram Page staff meetings (with the exception for extenuating circumstances established on a case‑by‑case basis).
• Being available for at least some department‑initiated events that involve Ram Page (e.g., welcoming visitors from high schools touring the campus and introducing them to the Ram Page, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student who is registered for classes.
• Experience with photography/videography and photo/video editing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manual camera settings and working with camera in challenging conditions (e.g., poor light, fast moving subjects, minute details, etc.).
• Appropriate writing skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, concise and clear writing style).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift/carry up to approximately 10 lbs.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.

Salary $9.50/hr

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at [phone] or email us at [e-mail].