Senior Photographer

Job Description Summary
The Senior Photographer in Chapman Universitys Strategic Marketing and Communications ( SMC ) department supports the university by creating high-quality photo and occasional video content that engages our internal and external audiences including faculty staff current and prospective students and families alumni and partners. This position captures a variety of content for marketing (including web) events portraits headshots campus scenes environmental shots etc. This position develops and implements photo approaches and solutions that advance the reputational and enrollment goals of the university. This could include preproduction scheduling and managing shoots conducting interviews creating storyboards and informing design composition to tell an engaging story. This position must be able to work independently and collaboratively with other members of the SMC team. The individual in this role needs to be able to think about various audiences to ensure that content is appropriate and relevant and have comfort in working with executives and other leaders. This position is in person on Chapmans Orange CA campus at least 3-5 days a week. The position must be available to attend occasional evening and weekend events to capture multimedia content as needed.

Responsibilities
Photography Shoots high-quality digital images to meet the universitys needs for marketing web news coverage and executive communications. Assignments may include candid images portraits campus and environmental shots etc. Must be comfortable shooting for print web and mobile. Works with the creative marketing web and communications teams to bring storytelling and ads to life with compelling visual imagery. For images that will accompany written content coordinates with writers and/or editors to ensure photographs will present a unified message matching the purpose tone and audience of the channel/publication. Edits retouches and files photos following shoots and is accustomed to identifying and providing selects during and immediately following major events such as commencement. Continually updates university photography collections of locations on our campuses buildings landmarks candid images and portraits of faculty staff and students etc. Serves as a main resource for an online photo database (digital asset management system) to ensure correct classifications naming standards key words and image details. Maintains standardized searchable library of photo/digital release collaboration with creative team develops a recognizable university photo style to become an element in the universitys visual identity. Scouts locations schedules shoots coordinates with talent and develops and follows shot lists. Budgets time and office resources to ensure photographic work is done efficiently and in a way that reflects university priorities. Responds to requests from other campus units. Ensures equipment is in proper working order. Makes recommendations on new/replacement/maintenance plans for equipment and software. Coordinates the recruitment and oversight of freelance photographers as needed and supervises photography student workers. Videography and Multimedia Assists the video team with a variety of video production needs and requests. As needed and appropriate assists with preproduction (scouting concepting); production (sound lighting recording); and post-production (editing aftereffects motion graphics etc.) for a variety of multimedia marcomm needs. Helps to update the universitys video library and assets as needed. Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications
Some college or professional coursework (associate or bachelors degree from an accredited institution preferred). Demonstrated experience working in or for a complex organization Thorough understanding of best practices techniques equipment processes and technology related to photography and videography including drone photography and other emerging tools and trends. Mastery of taking professional photographs in studio and on location. Detailed knowledge and understanding of photography art and lighting science. Excellent communication skills presence and professionalism needed to direct shoots while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills necessary to ensure subjects feel comfortable. Visually creative with a keen eye for detail and composition. Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere Pro) and other related software used for downloading transferring photo manipulation retouching and enhancing images. Experience with Adobe After Effects is a plus. Willingness to engage in professional development learn new software research and learn to operate new photography and videography equipment. Skilled at handling multiple priorities in a shifting landscape. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Self-motivated proactive and works well with minimal direction. Customer-service driven. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional team. Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours including evenings and weekends. Longer days may be required to accommodate events.. Strong customer service skills with all university partners and direct experience working with leaders trustees donors and VIP clients.