Photographer

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Job Title

Photographer

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Marketing Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Summary

The Photographer, under supervision, supports the creation of compelling and brand‑aligned photography for studio, event, editorial, and marketing projects. This role contributes to the university’s visual storytelling efforts for the Office of Marketing and Communications and East Texas A&M University. The Photographer works closely with the Manager of Photography, gains exposure to large‑scale campaigns, and collaborates across departments to produce imagery that reflects the identity and values of the institution.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Shoots, edits, and prepares high‑quality photographs for marketing campaigns, publications, digital platforms, public relations pieces, and institutional storytelling.
• Assists with studio and location lighting, camera setup, and other technical elements of photo production.
• Edits photographs using industry‑standard software such as Lightroom and Photoshop, maintaining both creative integrity and technical consistency.
• Tags and captions imagery, contributing to a growing and well‑organized Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.
• Supports the Manager of Photography in maintaining and organizing photography archives, and assists in retrieving visual content as requested by departments.
• Works within an editorial style framework to help create photo narratives that highlight campus life, studentրվում experiences, and academic success.
• Maintains equipment and assists with researching and recommending tools and technology upgrades for production.
• Participates in multimedia production, including supporting videography projects, when needed.
• Explores evolving photography styles and trends relevant to[:higher education marketing.
• Uses Teamwork, a cloud‑based project management system, to track assignments, communicate project status, and manage deliverables.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with campus stakeholders while delivering responsive, respectful service.
• Assists with mentoring, training, and directing student photographers and interns, as needed, to support the production process and foster creative development.
Minimum Requirements
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in photography or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience / Knowledge /
  
  Skills:
  
  One year of experience in photography, knowledge of photography production—including camera operation, editing, and lighting. Proficiency using mbali editing software applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage evolving priorities.
• Ability to:
  Work cooperatively and professionally with others in a fast‑paced creative environment, adapt to new workflows, tools, and হিচ storytelling approaches with a growth mindset. Operate within a project management system and track progress independently. Work…