Student Photographer​/Videographer

Definition and Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Coordinator—Marketing(Creative Operations) the Student

Photographer/Videographeris responsible for capturing images of ASI events, activities,managed facilities,program areas,andprogramparticipants who use them.

This creative and self-motivatedpositionmust work both independently and within established project guidelines to capture and edit imagery that is unique while maintaining consistency to the ASI brand.

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units
  
  Graduate students must carry 4 units.
• Must have at least six months of working experience in photography/videographyand/or equivalent class experience.
• Mustpossessownequipmentsuch asdigitalcamera, video camera,and editing software.
• Ability to photograph/videoin black and white and color.
• Ability to shoot effectively with DSLRanddigital video camera.
• Ability to shoot events, portraits, action,and flash photography.
• Demonstrated knowledge of photo composition.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Lightroom, or Adobe Bridge.
• Knowledge of Cal Poly and Associated Students, Inc. (ASI).
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork bymaintaininga positive, cooperative, productive work environment.
• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds, specific needs, or limitations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism,and reliability.
• Demonstrated success in working under deadlines and following assignments precisely.

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• Provide photographic/videographicimages as needed for creation of materials promoting the university and
  
  ASIprograms, activities, facilities,and eventsandfor inclusion in ASI photo/video library and archiving system.
• Create digital photographs/videos using standard professional photography/videographypractices.
• Consistently capture high quality,imageand brandappropriatephotos/videosto enhance the image of ASI and the university.
• Work directly with clients to coordinate photoshoot or filming event needs, including but not limited to scheduling, models, lighting, contracted entertainment specifications,and image specifications.
• Organize materials to ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available on scheduled photoshoot or filming days.
• Edit photos/videosasinstructed.
• Maintain up-to-datecalendarwith assignments and work independentlyto ensure project deadlines.
• Provide weekly images highlighting the student experience and campus life.
• Adhere to and enforce all ASI departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at anytime and ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

• Starting Hourly Rate:$17.90per hour
• Hourly Pay Range: $17.90 per hour - $17.90 per hour

Requires a minimum of Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 term availability.

Position may require working late nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Date revised:01/16/2026