Student Photographer

University of California; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

University Marketing and Communications is seeking student freelance photographers to photograph campus events and assist with other projects. Work may be featured in UCA publications, social media campaigns, or billboard placements. This position does not guarantee weekly hours and works on projects as available, including nights/weekends.

Must provide a resume and a photography portfolio (attachments or links; no Instagram). Meetings for critiques and development are scheduled semi-regularly.

Qualifications

• Familiar with shooting in manual mode.
• Ability to edit photos using Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Willingness and excitement to learn and develop in photography.

Responsibilities

• Photograph campus events and assist with projects for UCA publications, social media campaigns, or billboards.
• Edit photos using Lightroom and Photoshop; ensure quality and consistency.
• Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends; meet project deadlines.

Skills

Manual mode

Event photography

Photo editing

Flexible hours

Deadline delivery

Learning photography

Tools

Lightroom

Photoshop

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

A resume, class schedule, and portfolio will be required.

Title Information

Working Title

Working Title Student Photographer

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate)

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate) 13

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S1392026

Department Name

Department Name University Marketing and Communications

Funding Type

Funding Type UCA Student Help

Position Summary

University Marketing and Communications is seeking student freelance photographers to photograph campus events and assist with other projects. Student work may be featured in UCA publications, social media campaigns, or billboard placements.

This position does not guarantee weekly hours; it works on projects as needed and as available. Scheduled hours and events will vary, including nights/weekends.

There will be semi-regular meetings for photo critiques and other development meetings.

Must provide a resume and a photography portfolio (attachments or links; no Instagram).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Familiar with shooting in manual mode


• Ability to edit photos using Lightroom and Photoshop


• Familiar with flash photography


• Experience photographing live events


• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.


• Ability to edit and deliver photographs within deadline


• Willingness and excitement to learn and develop in photography

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date

Open Date 07/28/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/02/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, class schedule, and portfolio will be required.

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