Photographer Office of Communications & Marketing UTK
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Office of Communications and Marketing at the University of Tennessee Knoxville seeks applications and nominations for the position of Photographer. The Photographer will play a crucial role in capturing high-quality visual content that effectively represents the universitys brand and conveys its mission to various audiences.
UT is the states flagship research university a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university the institution fulfills its access mission through a commitment to excellence in learning scholarship and engagement.
The Office of Communications and Marketing is dedicated to advancing the universitys reputation. Staff members support the institutions mission and goals promote its successes and achievements inform and engage its stakeholders and ensure the integrity of its brand. We craft audience-focused communications based on data best-practices and emerging trends.
The division comprises several cross-functional teams employing more than 50 full-time professionals with expertise in design development video production content strategy feature writing editing marketing media relations internal communication and special events.
We seek candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university.
Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
- Works with the manager of photography art directors and other team members across the division to ensure consistent adherence to the universitys brand guidelines and visual identity in all photography assignments.
- Makes technical and creative decisions about which angles positions times of day/year and equipment would best achieve goals of the assignment.
- Orchestrates photo shoots including managing the environment and timeline.
- Takes photographs on location and in the studio.
- Stays current with latest photography trends styles and techniques.
- Networks with campus partners to find story and visual ideas to generate content in support of internal and external communication and marketing goals.
- Assists manager of photography for high profile high production shoots.
- Edits manipulates and alters images with industry standard photo editing software to ensure best possible photographs are produced and delivered.
- Uses industry standard software to ensure proper and appropriate metadata is embedded in all images.
- Archives photographs in the universitys digital asset management (DAM) system.
- Assists OCM team members and campus partners searching for content within the universitys digital asset management (DAM) system.
- Distributes images as required.
- Assists in the maintenance of cameras and studio equipment and space.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of composition lighting and other technical aspects of photography.
- Ability to process RAW images in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop
- Strong knowledge of manipulating/retouching photographs in industry standard photo editing software
- Ability to complete an entire photo shoot from planning through image distribution
- Ability to work independently as well as in a group
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to act in a professional manner
- Ability to accept and respond to feedback and constructive criticism
- Proficient knowledge of metadata and how to apply it in images
- Proficient knowledge of digital asset management systems
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Advance knowledge of PhotoMechanic
- Work experience in higher education
- Experience with PhotoShelter
- Experience with Canon camera systems
Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma and at least 5 years photography experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; OR
Associates degree and at least 3 years photography experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; OR
Bachelors Degree and at least 1 year photography experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (student or part-time employment qualifies)
Salary
The hiring range for this position is Communications and Marketing Professional 1 MR09. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
The university offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement plans through the State of Tennessee generous annual and sick leave accruals longevity pay tuition waivers and discounts discounted athletics tickets and more.
Application Process
A review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration applicants must apply electronically through Taleo and submit a cover letter resume and portfolio of work. Additionally applicants must submit names and addresses and phone numbers of three references; a minimum of two references should be current or previous supervisors.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more
