Photography & Visual Content Specialist

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness:
  Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks:
  Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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The Photography and Visual Content Specialist will serve as the University’s lead photographer and a key visual storyteller within the Office of University Communications (OUC). Reporting primarily to the Assistant Vice President of Digital and Multi-media Communications, and secondarily to the Vice President of Communications and Chief Communications Officer, this position is responsible for capturing, producing, and curating high-quality photography content that documents Howard University’s history, people, milestones, and daily life across all campuses.

Secondarily, this position will also support video production and content development, as needed.

Manage and provide guidance to student workers and/or student interns.

This role combines advanced technical expertise with creative vision to support institutional storytelling, brand reputation, historical documentation, and digital archiving. The Specialist leverages the latest imaging, video, and emerging technologies to visually represent Howard University with excellence, authenticity, and consistency across platforms.

• Serve as the University’s lead photographer, visually illustrating the many facets of Howard University, including academic life, campus environments, leadership engagements, ceremonies, athletic events, meetings, and special programs.
• Capture and produce high-quality photography and video content for use across digital, print, social media, marketing, media relations, and archival purposes.
• Provide photojournalism-style coverage of high-visibility and time-sensitive events, often under tight deadlines.
• Conceptualize, plan, direct, and execute photo and video shoots in studio and on location.
• Demonstrate adaptability in dynamic environments and capture both planned and unscripted moments.

• Collaborate with OUC team members to conceptualize, capture, and produce video content aligned with institutional priorities and storytelling goals.
• Execute all phases of video production, including pre-production, filming, audio capture, editing, color grading, captioning, and final delivery.
• Ensure accessibility best practices, such as captioning and SRT file development.
• Stay current on emerging trends in video, streaming platforms, social media, and generative AI tools, integrating them into production workflows where appropriate.

• Support the development and implementation of visual branding strategies that reinforce Howard University’s identity, mission, and reputation.
• Ensure all visual assets adhere to the University brand standards.
• Independently produce stylized, creative content while maintaining brand consistency.
• Collaborate with the Director of Creative Services and Graphic Design to develop and execute a University-wide environmental photography plan to strategically position compelling, high-quality imagery throughout campus buildings and facilities, ensuring that visual displays reflect Howard University’s people, academic excellence, history, culture, achievements, and evolving institutional story.
• Conduct an annual review of environmental photography displayed in key administrative, academic, student-facing, and other high-visibility campus…