Photographer​/Videographer

* Hold a bachelor’s degree in photography, film, digital media, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
* Have at least two years of professional photography and videography experience, preferably in marketing, higher education, or a related field.
* Demonstrate a strong creative portfolio showing narrative storytelling, technical proficiency, and versatility across photo and video projects.
* Have experience producing content for web and social platforms.
* Possess advanced proficiency with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, lighting setups, and audio capture equipment.
* Be proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro or comparable tools.
* Hold a valid driver’s license.
* Three or more years of professional experience in marketing or higher education.
* Experience developing or executing content strategy for You Tube or similar platforms.
* Experience producing content for recruitment or enrollment marketing.
* Experience guiding student photographers, videographers, or interns.
* Familiarity with motion graphics and simple animation in After Effects or comparable programs.
* Experience with digital asset management systems.
* FAA Part 107 drone certification or willingness to obtain certification if role responsibilities require it.
* Create high quality photography and video content that highlights UAFS students, academic programs, campus life, alumni success, and community partnerships.
* Produce engaging visual stories that support recruitment, brand awareness, and strategic marketing campaigns.
* Plan, script, storyboard, and execute video projects for You Tube, web, and social media.
* Develop and manage a You Tube content strategy aligned with marketing goals, optimizing content for audience retention, thumbnails, metadata, and performance.
* Capture both planned and candid imagery that authentically reflects the diversity and energy of the UAFS community.
* Edit videos to produce polished, platform-appropriate content for various channels including You Tube, Instagram, Facebook, and university web pages.
* Collaborate with marketing and communication strategists, designers, writers, and web staff to ensure visuals support messaging, accessibility, and brand standards.
* Prepare images and video clips tailored for digital advertising, email marketing, landing pages, and social media campaigns.
* Serve as a visual brand steward ensuring consistent application of UAFS brand standards across all imagery.
* Provide direction and feedback to student workers or interns, ensuring quality and brand alignment.
* Maintain an organized archive of digital assets, including metadata, releases, and file naming conventions.
* Maintain photography and video equipment and recommend updates or replacements.
* Regularly communicate with campus partners to identify emerging stories, shoot opportunities, and recruitment-oriented content needs.
* Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters teamwork.
* Occasional evenings and weekends required for events and time sensitive projects.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Strong storytelling ability with skill in translating marketing messages into compelling visual narratives.
* Proactive and self-motivated work style with the ability to anticipate needs, manage time, and move projects forward with minimal supervision.
* Advanced technical knowledge of photography, videography, lighting, and audio capture.
* Strong editing skills using Adobe Creative Cloud software.
* Knowledge of social media and You Tube content strategy, audience behavior, and best practices.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
* Ability to maintain organized digital assets and follow structured archiving procedures.
* Knowledge of accessibility considerations for visual content including captions and descriptive text.
* Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
* Occasional evening and weekend work required.
* Work includes both indoor and outdoor environments and may…