Director of Athletics Photography; Intercollegiate Athletics

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Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student‑athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).

The Director of Athletics Photography focuses on capturing high‑level images from Cal Athletics events while also helping guide the strategic direction of visual media for the department, including the connection between photography and revenue‑generation. This position oversees student photographers and maintains a work schedule for the position as well as the student workers. The Director of Athletics Photography also partners with freelance photographers when necessary.

The role requires an in‑depth understanding of audience and visual communication strategy, as well as strong collaborative, consultative, and problem‑solving skills, and an ability to perform well with tight deadlines. The Director of Athletics Photography serves as a strong visual storyteller who works in various spaces around the department, such as recruiting, NIL, and revenue‑generation.

The first review date for this job is:
June 23, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

• Produce strategic photography for Cal Athletics events, capturing the biggest games and moments for the department while meeting other needs across the department such as team and individual photoshoots for NIL, recruiting, general storytelling and more.
• Embed yourself in Cal's football program, covering all games both home and away while shooting other impactful events as well.
• Shoot all home games for both men's and women's basketball with the potential for selected travel as well.
• Oversee a group of student photographers, training and scheduling them to shoot Cal events.
• Ensure students are equipped with the right equipment to provide the best photography possible.
• Partner with freelance photographers when needed.
• Provide key input for strategic discussions and planning for all visual media coverage of Cal Athletics.
• Help guide the department's digital and editorial storytelling efforts.
• Oversee and maintain the organization and archiving of Cal Athletics photography, utilizing an online asset platform as well as an internal server.
• Ensure images are easily searchable and downloadable for a variety of internal stakeholders.

• Advanced knowledge of design and communications concepts and applicable software applications.
• Advanced knowledge of production processes for a variety of media and knowledge of vendor requirements for a variety of products.
• Advanced knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
• Advanced design, creative and artistic skills.
• Advanced skills to devise broad design ideas, present them to clients, and produce results on time and within budget.
• Advanced interpersonal communications skills, including active listening skills and skills to work effectively within teams and to effectively provide advanced design advice and consultation to clients on all aspects of visual communications.
• Critical thinking skills, advanced organizational skills and…