University Photographer I: Studio & Field Imaging

Liberty; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University in Lynchburg, VA is hiring a Staff Photographer for a full-time on-site role. You will create images for university publications, coordinate shoots with the Managing Photographer and ensure timely archiving of photographs.

You will maintain photography equipment, interact with external media when needed, and work a typical 8am–5pm schedule with occasional evenings or weekends for events. Strong editing skills with Adobe Creative Suite are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in photography preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience required.
• Proficient in digital editing, workflow, and color management.

Responsibilities

• Create images for University publications, internal/external customers and websites.
• Archive photographs into University catalogs in a timely manner.
• Maintain and secure University photography equipment.
• Coordinate with Managing Photographer on calendars and shoots.
• Interacting with external media and the community during assignments.
• Meet deadlines and process photos for publication.
• Light retouching and color adjustments as needed.
• Shoot in studio, classroom and field environments with various lighting.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in photography

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Bridge

Photo Mechanic

Job description

The University in Lynchburg, VA is hiring a Staff Photographer for a full-time on-site role. You will create images for university publications, coordinate shoots with the Managing Photographer and ensure timely archiving of photographs.

You will maintain photography equipment, interact with external media when needed, and work a typical 8am–5pm schedule with occasional evenings or weekends for events. Strong editing skills with Adobe Creative Suite are required.