College Study Program; Student Photographer

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: College Work Study Program (Student Photographer)

Employee Classification:Other

Institution:Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Marketing and Communications

Campus

Location:

SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

The College Work Study Student Photographer supports the Marketing and Communications Department by capturing, editing, organizing and delivering high-quality photographs that document the people, programs, events and student experiences of Southwest Tennessee Community College. Working collaboratively with department staff, the student photographer helps create visual content for the College website, social media, news, publications, digital displays and other marketing and communications projects.

The position requires creativity, reliability, attention to detail and a commitment to representing the College accurately and professionally.

• Photograph College events, student activities, academic programs, faculty and staff initiatives, campus life, portraits and other assigned marketing projects at multiple campus locations.
• Select, edit and prepare photographs for digital and print use, including basic exposure, color, cropping, sharpening and file-format adjustments.
• Download and deliver image files promptly after assignments, following departmental naming, folder and storage conventions.
• Add accurate captions, names, dates, locations and other descriptive metadata when requested.
• Assist with organizing, maintaining and archiving the College photo library so images can be located and reused efficiently.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Communications staff before assignments to confirm the purpose, audience, shot list, schedule and delivery requirements.
• Use available natural and artificial lighting, camera settings and composition techniques to produce clear, professional images in varied indoor and outdoor environments.
• Assist with short-form video or behind-the-scenes content for social media and digital platforms when assigned.
• Maintain assigned camera, lighting and related equipment; report damage, missing items or technical concerns promptly.
• Follow College brand standards, event protocols, privacy expectations and instructions related to photography permissions and image use.
• Represent the College professionally when interacting with students, employees, alumni, guests and community partners.
• Perform related duties that support Marketing and Communications projects, events and production workflows.

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
• Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
  • If you have questions regarding Federal Work Study eligibility, contact the Financial Aid Office.
• Basic experience using a digital camera and editing photographs.
• Ability to provide a small portfolio or samples that demonstrate photography skills.
• Ability to travel between assigned Southwest campus locations and arrive on time for scheduled assignments.

• Coursework or experience in photography, visual communications, graphic arts, journalism, marketing, media production or a related area.
• Experience photographing live events,…