Comm, Marketing & Brand Mgmt Student Worker-Communications Marketing & Branding-PSTU

Job Description - Photographer, Student Worker, Communications, Marketing, and Brand Management )

Hours/Week: 13

Expected Term: 01-24-26 – 05-30-26

Compensation: $15.92

About TCNJ:
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.

The Office Communications, Marketing, and Brand Management (CMBM) is seeking candidates for student employment working as a marketing photographer. You will be tasked with helping to create high quality imagery that may be featured in all official TCNJ marketing collateral, including in print, web, and social media. This position reports to the campus photographer/videographer in the CMBM office and will be for the Spring '26 semester and possibly beyond.

See key responsibilities and qualifications below.

• Photograph academic settings with and without students and faculty present
• Photograph student life, as well as campus wide events that align with marketing priorities of the office
• Edit each photoshoot down to the highest quality photographs with the best sharpness and composition
• Archive each photoshoot with our naming convention and organizational structure
• Assist with set up of lighting and pre-production set up during photoshoots
• Transport lighting and other equipment around campus, as well as occasional off-campus photoshoots
• Assist with other related duties as necessary

• Must have solid knowledge and experience using DSLR/mirrorless cameras
• Must have a relevant portfolio or reel of images that pertain to the position
• Must be able to take direction and be willing to learn
• Must be available a minimum of 10 hours from Monday to Friday
• Must be flexible for occasional evening and weekend events

• Learn how to take photographs with a marketing purpose
• Learn how to set up and apply artificial lighting to subjects and environments
• Learn how to navigate a digital asset management (DAM) system
• Develop skills to interact with subjects on campus, from student peers to college leadership
• Gain an understanding how different photography can be used for various marketing needs

• Capture footage of student life and campus-wide events that align with marketing priorities of the office
• Cull footage down to the highest quality clips for sharpness, composition, and substance
• Archive each clip with our naming convention and organizational structure
• Assist with set up of lighting and other various equipment during video shoots
• Transporting lighting and other equipment around campus, as well as occasional off-campus shoots
• Edit videos as needed in accordance with office marketing priorities
• Assist with other duties as necessary

• Must be able to take direction and be willing to learn
• Must have experience with video cameras and video editing
• Must have knowledge of Adobe Premiere
• Must be available a minimum of 9 hours per week
• Must be flexible for occasional evening and weekend events

Note:

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact the hiring department listed on this application.

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a resume. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

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