Athletics Student Photographer; Federal Study

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment Photography: Photograph prospective student‑athletes, capturing professional and engaging images that showcase the athletic programs and potential recruits.
• Collaboration with Coaching Staff: Collaborate with the coaching staff and creative director to ensure recruitment imagery aligns with team goals and brand identity.
• Photoshoots Coordination: Coordinate and conduct photoshoots, including individual athlete portraits, team photos, and action shots for various sports.
• Studio Photography: Set up and manage studio shoots for portraits, headshots, and promotional images for student‑athletes and staff.
• Equipment Management: Manage photo equipment, lighting setups, and backdrops for studio sessions.
• Post‑Production: Edit and retouch photos to meet department standards and deliverables.
• Collaboration with Marketing & Communications: Work closely with athletic marketing, communications, and creative media teams to ensure all photographic content supports overall branding and strategic goals.
• Content Distribution: Provide images for use across various platforms, including the UCA Athletics website, social media, media guides, and other promotional materials.
• Photo Archive Management: Organize and maintain an efficient digital archive of all photos for quick access and easy retrieval.
• Other Duties: Assist with general photography needs for special events, campus‑wide initiatives, and UCA Athletics promotions.

• Experience and Equipment: Experience with photography in a studio environment. Knowledge of sports is preferred. Owning camera equipment is a plus, but not required.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with DSLR and mirrorless camera systems, lenses, lighting equipment, and studio setups.
• Software
  
  Skills:
  
  Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Lightroom and Photoshop, for photo editing and retouching.
• Management Software: Familiarity with video/photo management software and cloud storage solutions.
• Scheduling Flexibility: Ability to adjust schedules frequently; most photoshoots will be on the weekend with some spontaneous ones during the week.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple photoshoots and deadlines.
• Pressure Handling: Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects, and adapt to changes in scheduling.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, staff, and student‑athletes.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to carry and set up photography equipment (including cameras, tripods, lighting, and backdrops) in various settings.

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.