Student Worker - Marketing - Student Photographer (NFWS)

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is seeking a Student Photographer to support its Marketing and Multimedia department. You will assist on client shoots, photograph events, and create images for the university’s marketing needs.

You will gain hands-on experience with pro teams, access to gear and workshops, and opportunities to produce your own projects while supporting full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Basic camera operation knowledge.
• Experience capturing events (sports, concerts, parties).
• Familiarity with Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Adobe Camera Raw.
• Willingness to enhance photography skills and keep up with trends.
• Physical ability to lift 25–50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Portfolio or examples recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist with photographic services for assigned projects on-location, off-site, or in studio.
• Capture a wide variety of image styles including action, lifestyle, and headshots.
• Assist full-time photographer with gear setup and breakdown.
• Aid in data management and organization of digital assets.
• Edit images to meet company standards and project guidelines.
• Work independently and collaboratively to complete projects.

Skills

Camera operation

Event photography

Photo editing

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Lifting gear 25-50 lbs

Portfolio (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s student

GPA requirements (2.0/3.0)

Tools

Canon/Nikon DSLR

Photoshop

Lightroom Classic

Adobe Camera Raw

Job description

Job Title: Marketing - Student Photographer (NFWS)

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a Student Photographer to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCE's Marketing and Multimedia department.

Purpose Within The Organization

The purpose of the Photographer will be to assist in the creation of images for the Marketing Department as well as assisting Full-Time Employees with Photoshoot needs.

As a Student Photographer, you will have the opportunity for hands‑on experience with our team of photography professionals. You will gain real‑world experience working and assisting on active client shoots, as well as producing your own. In addition, you’ll also have hands‑on access to gear, lighting, and camera workshops to enhance your industry knowledge alongside the production teams.

Responsibilities Related To Purpose

• Provide and assist with photographic services for assigned projects which may occur on‑location, off‑site, or in the studio.
• Capture a wide variety of image styles, including action shooting, lifestyle, night scenes, event coverage, headshots, and studio work.
• Assist the full‑time photographer with gear setup and breakdown for both on‑location and off‑location shoots.
• Aiding in data management and organization of digital assets.
• Editing images to meet company standards and guidelines while providing a full scope of the assigned project.
• Work independently and collaboratively to complete assigned projects.

Equipment Used And Responsibility

As Student Photographers, you are expected to use a Canon or Nikon DSLR camera for use in capturing events and other marketing assignments. You will use Photoshop, Lightroom Classic for post‑production, and advanced photographic strobes (training will be provided).

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of camera operation, including being able to operate a camera at an event or on set.
• Previous experience capturing events, such as Sports, concerts, parties, etc.
• Basic knowledge of photo editing software such as Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Adobe Camera Raw.
• Willingness to enhance photography skills by working with others and keeping up to date with enhancements to digital technology and photographic trends.
• Must be physically able to capture shots which may involve climbing to reach heights and/or moving the body in lying or bending positions, as well as being able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift 25-50lbs of gear and photographic equipment.
• Portfolio, website, or examples of past photographic work (recommended but not required).

Experience/Education

Grand Canyon Education is committed to a student‑first policy.

Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

• Enrolled at GCU as a full‑time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027