Student Photographer

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 14,513 - 20,670; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University’s Marketing Department seeks a Student Photographer to document campus life, events, and promotional shoots. You’ll work with the photo team, handle lighting, post-production, and build a library of high-quality imagery; portfolio submission is required.

The role requires familiarity with the full photo production process, experience with Camera Raw, Photo Mechanic, and Photoshop, and availability for nights and weekends across campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to Three years of related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A portfolio of recent relevant work must be submitted to be interviewed for the position.
• The Student Photographer is proficient in using an Apple computer platform.
• This position also requires experience with Adobe Camera Raw and Camera Bits Photo Mechanic.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research: stays knowledgeable of existing and emerging photography technologies and benchmarks.
• Pre-Production: brainstorms concepts with the University brand initiatives; attends weekly meetings.
• Conducts event-based photography, operates lighting, and performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Post-Production: culls, renames, keywords, and processes files in Camera Raw and Photoshop.
• Archive: uploads and organizes finished files to Liberty University’s PhotoShelter.
• Assist on larger promotional shoots across campus.

Skills

Portfolio submission

Apple computer proficiency

Event photography

Adobe Camera Raw

Photo Mechanic

Adobe Photoshop

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

One to Three years related experience

Tools

Adobe Camera Raw

Camera Bits Photo Mechanic

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Student Photographer position within the Marketing Department works with the photo team to produce high quality visual content that documents the history and promotes the mission of Liberty University. Candidates should be familiar with the entire photo production process and have an understanding of various camera platforms. Student photographers will primarily focus on event-based photo coverage around campus to build up a library of imagery and must be able to work events on nights and weekends. Student photographers will also assist on larger promotional shoots working alongside many different departments on campus. All candidates must submit a link to their photography portfolio to be considered for the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research: Remains knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks; research promotional photography and other photography productions.
• Pre-Production: Brainstorms and develops photo concepts in cooperation with existing University brand initiatives; Attends weekly meetings with the photography team.
• Conducts event-based photography which involves interacting with clients and operating photo equipment; transports and sets up lighting equipment as required; provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance to equipment.
• Post-Production: Plans and performs photo post-production tasks which includes culling, renaming, and keywording raw files in Photo Mechanic; processing using Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop; exporting and backing up finished files.
• Archive: Upload and organize finished files to Liberty University’s PhotoShelter for easy end-user access.
• Additional information may be found here

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not supervise anyone.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One to Three years of related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A portfolio of recent relevant work must be submitted to be interviewed for the position.
• The Student Photographer is proficient in using an Apple computer platform.
• This position also requires experience with Adobe Camera Raw and Camera Bits Photo Mechanic.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is preferred.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• Communication and Comprehension: Ability to create and work within cross-functional team environments.
• Problem Solving: Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
• Physical and Sensory Abilities: Regularly required to use visual skills to function in the work environment.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment: This LU Photo office is in Green Hall on Liberty University’s campus; however the student photographer position also works in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations on and off campus. On certain occasions, the student photographer is expected to work extended hours, particularly when providing coverage for events like Commencement, Homecoming, and athletic events. In such cases, the student photographer is responsible for working diligently throughout the entire duration of the event.

Pay and Working hours

Time Type Part time

Location Onsite

Pay Rate Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

About Liberty University

Come develop and improve valuable skills to use throughout your career by working at LU! We have many positions open that provide opportunities for students to serve the local Lynchburg community. Many offer flexible schedules to allow students to attend classes and complete their coursework. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.