Athletics Student Photographer (Federal Work Study

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate)

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate) $11 per hour

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S1042026

Department Name

Funding Type

Position Summary

The University of Central Arkansas Athletic Department is seeking a talented, creative, and detail-oriented student Photographer to join our team. This individual will play a key role in capturing high-quality imagery for a wide range of athletic-related needs.

Photograph prospective student-athletes, capturing professional and engaging images that showcase the athletic programs and potential recruits.. Collaborate with the coaching staff and creative director to ensure the recruitment imagery aligns with team goals and brand identity. Coordinate and conduct photoshoots, including individual athlete portraits, team photos, and action shots, for various sports.

Set up and manage studio shoots for portraits, headshots, and promotional images for student-athletes and staff. Manage photo equipment, lighting setups, and backdrops for studio sessions. Edit and retouch photos to meet department standards and deliverables.

Work closely with the athletic marketing, communications, and creative media teams to ensure all photographic content supports the overall branding and strategic goals of the UCA Athletics Department. Provide images for use across various platforms, including the UCA Athletics website, social media, media guides, and other promotional materials.

Organize and maintain an efficient digital archive of all photos, ensuring quick access and easy

Assist with general photography needs for special events, campus-wide initiatives, and UCA Athletics promotions.

Experience with photography in a studio environment. Knowledge of sports is preferred. Owning camera equipment is a plus, but not required.

Proficiency with DSLR and mirrorless camera systems, lenses, lighting equipment, and studio setups. Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Lightroom and Photoshop, for photo editing and retouching. Familiarity with video/photo management software and cloud storage solutions.

Be able to adjust schedules frequently. Most photoshoots will be on the weekend with some spontaneous ones during the week. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple photoshoots and deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects, and adapt to changes in scheduling. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

Ability to carry and set up photography equipment (including cameras, tripods, lighting, and backdrops) in various settings.

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments

UCA EEO Statement

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.

Open Date

Open Date 05/20/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

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