Student Worker - Photography

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University is seeking a student worker photographer to support the University Honors Program by capturing professional images of student life and events on campus in Orange, CA.

The role involves shooting, editing, and organizing photos for use on the university website, blogs, and marketing materials, while maintaining brand consistency and working with social media teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a creative team.
• Proficient in photography techniques, including lighting and editing.
• Ability to provide photography and photo editing for social media or website.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of programs and services offered by WCAHSS.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule photographic coverage based on the calendar of events.
• Creatively capture student life, university events, academic settings, facilities, and campus life through photos.
• Manage and archive incoming batches of photos from other photographers.
• Assist with maintaining a consistent identity of WCAHSS by following the college brand guidelines while meeting University’s marketing requirements.
• Edit and catalog university images using PhotoShelter.
• Attend periodic meetings with social media staff.
• Assist with monitoring the social media channels and activities.
• Assist with managing the WCAHSS social media content calendar.
• Assist with curating social media content for events, stand-alone campaigns, and other projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Photography techniques

Image editing

Social media

Communication skills

Tools

PhotoShelter

Job description

Student Title Classification Information

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $20.00 - $20.00

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

A student worker with experience with photography will assist the University Honors Program by producing professional images that help to tell the UHP story. The primary responsibility of the student worker will be to assist in photographing UHP student life and academic events. Images will be used for the college website, blogs, advertising campaigns, publications, and additional marketing and communications needs. The ideal candidate must have digital photography experience and the ability to edit images. This position requires a highly responsible, dependable, and detail-oriented student with the ability to handle social situations with grace and respect. The photographer should be well-organized and work well independently.

Responsibilities

• Schedule photographic coverage based on the calendar of events
• Creatively capture student life, university events, academic settings, facilities, and general campus life through photos.
• Manage and archive incoming batches of photos from other photographers
• Assist with maintaining a consistent identity of WCAHSS by following the college brand guidelines while meeting University’s marketing requirements
• Edit and catalog university images using PhotoShelter.
• Attend periodic meetings with social media staff.
• Assist with monitoring the social media channels and activities
• Assist with managing the WCAHSS social media content calendar
• Assist with curating social media content for events, stand-alone campaigns, and other projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Displays excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a creative team
• Proficient in photography techniques, including lighting and editing
• Ability to provide photography and photo editing for social media and or website
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of programs and services offered by WCAHSS
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications

Preferred to be an Honors student, but not required.

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Main Campus

One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
[phone]

Rinker Health Science Campus

9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.