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Photographer - Hrly/Int Pool

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California's future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

California State University, Long Beach is creating a pool of qualified photographers for temporary, on-call assignments. Photographers in this pool will support a variety of projects, producing high-quality visual content for both digital and print platforms. Assignments will vary in length and scope and may include event coverage, portraits, marketing campaigns, or campus life features. Responsibilities include capturing still or motion imagery, editing and processing photos, and managing photography equipment.

Responsibilities are centered around photographic production and support, but are not limited to, and may include:

• Capturing high-quality still images for instructional, promotional, or multimedia use.
• Setting up, testing, and operating photography equipment and lighting.
• Assisting with or leading photo shoots, including staging, props, and scene composition.
• Editing and processing digital or film photography using image editing software.
• Maintaining organized archives of visual assets and photo libraries.
• Collaborating with production teams, faculty, or staff to meet visual and content objectives.
• Providing technical guidance or supervision in photography-related tasks and workflows.

Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

• Media Production Specialist I
• Media Production Specialist II
• Media Production Specialist III

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Range:

• Media Production Specialist (I): $26.37 - $38.41 per hour.
• Media Production Specialist (II): $29.87 - $43.52 per hour.
• Media Production Specialist (III): $33.91 - $49.39 per hour.

Media Production Specialists are placed into one of three skill levels based on the scope, complexity, and responsibility of the work they perform.

• Skill Level I :
  Assigned to roles performing technical support and routine production work with limited scope and moderate supervision. Requires foundational knowledge and skills, guided by senior staff or clear project objectives. Possesses working knowledge of techniques, materials, and equipment for instructional media production. Skilled in sound recording, graphics, television, photography, video taping, lighting, and editing. Capable of setting up and operating various production equipment, including multi-camera setups and distance learning classrooms.
  
  Able to learn techniques for television, film, radio, or multimedia productions. Basic computer skills for digital and analog editing and duplication. Proficient in basic photography and photographic processing. Knowledgeable in studio, camera, and related…