Multimedia Photographer
Multimedia Photographer
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$ 68000 - 74000
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Job Description
The University Relations division speaks with a unified authentic and resonant voice to
strategically advance the University of Denvers brand with four goals in mind:
1. To promote and protect DUs reputation
2. To inspire students to enroll and engage
3. To increase inclusion
4. To strengthen the University
University Relations aims to strengthen DUs strategic position locally regionally and nationally through data-driven and authentic storytelling across multiple channels with focused support on the universitys value drivers: academics and research; enrollment and admissions athletics and advancement. Whether through public or media relations digital strategies social media print podcast issues or crisis management community relations or thought leadership and training University Relations drives results through narratives that involve words pictures and design. With true understanding of and connection with our diverse audiences we aim to foster collaborative problem solving creativity and innovation.
Position Summary
The University of Denver is seeking a creative and skilled Multimedia Photographer. With a heavy emphasis on photography this role involves conceptualizing shooting and editing high quality photo and video content that supports marketing initiatives student enrollment efforts and campus life storytelling. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment manage multiple projects and deliverables and adapt to shifting priorities with ease.
As the primary campus photographer this role is responsible for noticing and capturing the visual moments that make DU a special place. In addition this role will provide event coverage capture organize and distribute university headshots and oversee the Universitys digital asset management system.
Essential Functions
- Capture and produce high-quality multimedia content with an anticipated split of 70% photography and 30% video to support university marketing enrollment and engagement efforts via visual storytelling
- Ability to adapt photo/video capture style for various applications including social media editorial and commercial
- Work with the Art Director and Director of Creative and Brand Management to establish a fresh recognizable and consistent photo and video style for the university.
- Operate maintain and troubleshoot photo and video equipment including cameras lenses and lighting. Must be able to lift and transport heavy equipment to and from locations.
- Edit photos and video footage using professional software to enhance narrative flow and visual impact.
- Organize and maintain DUs digital library of university photos including campus scenic faculty staff and student shots.
- Host recurring headshot sessions for campus faculty and staff as well as bespoke headshot sessions for senior leadership and distribute final photos to attendees in a timely manner.
- Plan and capture imagery for the University of Denver Magazine that visually enhances print and digital stories.
- Provide photography coverage for special events speaker engagements campus happenings and more which may occur outside of regular business hours.
- Collaborate with campus partners to accommodate requests for coverage as scheduling allows with an understanding of visual goals and deliverables.
- Capture authentic campus moments outside of planned shoots consistently adding to DUs digital asset library
- Collaborate and communicate with marketing and communications team members to meet project requirements deadlines and deliverables.
- Manage production schedules timelines and multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in professional editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Photoshop Lightroom Adobe CC After Effects)
- Experience creating videos and motion graphics for social media advertising
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills and the ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form
- Professional demeanor
- Competency with Microsoft Office products including Excel PowerPoint and Word
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment juggling multiple deadlines at once
- Commitment to organizational priorities
- Ability to be flexible with assignments and multiple priorities
- Production management (or experience working with outside vendors) is preferred
- A team player who is adept at building relationships and strengthening ties across multiple departments
- Ability to travel to other buildings on campus on a regular basis
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers subordinates and senior leaders in achieving objectives
- Track record of success in a highly matrixed environment with multiple constituents; able to integrate thinking across divergent points of view
- Ability to generate creative ideas and lead execution of these ideas
- Experience collaborating with creative teams including creative directors art directors designers and other multimedia specialists to contribute to goal-driven and strategic work
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in photography journalism filmmaking visual arts or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
- 4-6 years of professional experience in videography photography and editing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with drone/UAV videography.
- Familiarity with the Wrike project management system.
- Animation skills working in related programs.
Working Environment
- Must reside or be willing to relocate to the Denver metro area.
- Flexible work arrangement with opportunities for both in-office and remote work.
- Occasional travel weekend or after-hours work required.
- Exposure to varying weather conditions during shoots.
Physical Activities
- Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 40 lbs.
- Good vision and hearing necessary for audio/visual tasks.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 travel weekend or after-hours work required. In accordance with the Universitys flexible work policy this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.
Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 25 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 11.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $68000-$74000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check and Media Review.
Employment Type
Full-Time
