Student Worker - Marketing - Student Photographer (NFWS)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a Student Photographer to support the Marketing and Multimedia team. As a student, you will assist on client shoots, help create images for campaigns, and gain hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, and post-production software.

This on-site opportunity provides exposure to professional production environments within a university setting. This paid student role is open to enrolled Grand Canyon University students who meet the program requirements and

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of camera operation.
• Experience capturing events (sports, concerts, parties).
• Knowledge of Lightroom Classic, Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw.
• Willingness to enhance photography skills by learning from others.
• Able to lift 25–50lbs and stand for long periods.
• Portfolio or samples of past work recommended.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Camera operation

Event photography

Physical stamina

Lifting gear

Education

Bachelor’s student

Master’s student

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

• 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

• 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

At Grand Canyon Education, it is our privilege to serve students and those who support academic advancement. We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally.