Photojournalist Assistant

Photojournalist Assistant

Position Details

Posting Number - G/R34648P

Working Title
- Photojournalist Assistant

Department - CAES-Comm & Marketing

About the University of Georgia
- Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Duties/Responsibilities

· Capture original photography and supporting cutline and metadata information for CAES news stories, profiles and feature content

· Attend and cover college and Extension events as needed

· Collaborate with writers and designers to create visually compelling stories

· Repurpose existing content for new formats

· Assist in creating infographics or data visualizations using Adobe products, Flourish or similar tools

· Write professional outreach emails to schedule photo shoots, confirm interview details and gather background info

· Work with the OMC team to plan and execute social and web content that connects with target audiences

· Organize, edit and apply metadata and archive photo assets for future use

· Add and archive your work in Photo Shelter, our digital asset manager

· Other related duties based on the student's interests and experience

· As available, assist and act as a second shooter on editorial and marketing photoshoots with professional photographers

Percentage of time - 100

Position Information

Classification Title
- Student Assistant

FLSA
- Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE -.50

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary
- The student photojournalist will work in the Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), supporting the creation of visual content that enhances storytelling across digital and print platforms. This position offers the opportunity to capture and curate engaging photography, assist with content repurposing and visual adaptations of previously published stories, and collaborate with writers and designers to develop multi-format stories for CAESAlmanac, social media, the CAES website and other UGA communication platforms.

This role is ideal for a student interested in documentary-style photography, visual journalism, portraiture and strategic communication. The student photojournalist will also be trained in professional outreach and logistical planning to schedule shoots and interviews with faculty, staff and students across departments. The ideal candidate is available to work 15 hours per week. Hours are flexible and can be structured around the student's class schedule.

The intern will report jointly to two members of the CAES OMC team for mentorship and supervision.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
- Demonstrated experience with photography and photo editing

Familiarity with composition, lighting and basic photojournalism principles

Proficiency in writing and applying metadata

Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop

Experience with Associated Press (AP) style and writing

Strong communication and organizational skills

Willingness to learn about agricultural and environmental subject matter

Work independently, meet deadlines and coordinate with multiple team members

Experience creating infographics, using visual storytelling tools (e.g., Canva, Flourish), or curating photo essays

Prior coursework or experience in journalism, photojournalism, visual storytelling, marketing or design

Bonus:
Experience writing or publishing…