Beacon Photographer

This is not a Student Employment Position. This is a student volunteer experience. Volunteer experience participants receive monthly stipend payments.
Takes and immediately uploads high-quality digital photos as assigned on deadline, including on weekends. Photos and captions should be uploaded immediately after the photos are shot. For each shoot, the photographer should upload 10 or more photos from varying perspectives. Vertical and horizontal photos should always be included.

• Attends staff meetings Mondays and Thursdays at 5:45 unless there is a conflict with a class and the editor approves the absence in advance. Staffers are strongly discouraged from registering for classes that meet during those times.
• Must attend Beacon Boot Camp training in August approximately one week before fall term starts and should not schedule conflicting activities/positions.
• Strives for photos that tell a compelling story rather than just record an image.
• Contacts reporter associated with photo assignment to discuss photo ideas, needs, interview schedule.
• May be required to take and edit video and post it online, including using a cell phone.
• When assigned to shoot a sporting event, stays for the entire event.
• Behaves and dresses in a professional manner when representing The Beacon.
• Supplies editors with accurate and complete identification and caption for each photograph/video.
• Maintains effective communication with Multimedia Editor and reporters.
• Creates online multimedia (ie: slideshows, short videos).
• May be asked to create photo illustrations.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics for photojournalism.
• Responds immediately when contacted by editors during breaking news.

You must have at least a 2.5 GPA, but preference is given to applicants with 3.0 and above. The reason:
The Beacon is a serious commitment and may not be a good fit for applicants who are struggling with their academics.

• GPA requirements as previously mentioned.

Physical Requirements

Posting Number SE924-2023

Number of Vacancies Multiple

Estimated Start Date 08/17/2026

Open Date 02/11/2026

Close Date 08/10/2026

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon

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