Student Worker - Photographer, Insight Magazine

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Job Description Insight Magazine is a student‑run feature magazine, where pieces are written by students for students at the University of Nevada, Reno to be informative, conversational, and relatable. We aspire to be honest and thought‑provoking by publishing textual and visual work. Those who contribute to the magazine have a rare opportunity to share their thoughts via physical print to the student body and across the Northern Nevada community.

Our team explores the craft journalism through writing, photography, graphic design, public relations, and more. Insight allows students to become familiar with the world of publication through the process of creating a magazine and providing them with real work experience that will propel them in their respective fields.

The Photographer’s main responsibility is taking and editing photographs for Insight’s print magazine and website. Photos must be optimized for both web and printing. The Photo Editor will directly work with the Executive Editor, Art Director, and other Photo Editor to ensure all photos meet Insight’s aesthetic standards. This position requires a strict adherence to deadlines set by the Executive Editor and Art Director.

All staff members are expected to attend weekly team meetings to discuss updates, announcements, etc. to uphold solid and effective communication amongst the Insight Magazine team. Insight Magazine cannot provide equipment, so a personal camera is highly recommended.

• Create photographic content for Insight’s print magazine and website
• Edit photos in collaboration with the other Photo Editor and Art Director
• Adhere to strict deadlines
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Distribute Insight Magazines

• Understanding of Google Drive
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom
• Creativity towards photos and magazine layouts
• Organized, communicative, and collaborative
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Commitment to the ethical and moral leadership development of students
• Strong time‑management skills
• Schedule 5-10 hours per week

• Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter – (required)
• 5 work samples - (required) photos in cutlines, to be combined into one document and submitted
• Contact Information for Three Professional References – (optional) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E‑Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Student…