About This Role
This photographer role expands the state, regional, and national visibility of Mississippi State University by creating and delivering high-quality, professional images that align with the university's mission and branding. The photographer covers all areas of the university, including various indoor and outdoor events, with some availability required outside regular work hours and minimal travel.
Responsibilities
- Execute a large variety of photography assignments, including location, studio, scientific research, portrait, environmental, and event photography for use in news, marketing/branding, publication and video production, social media, and archives
- Plan photo composition; analyze subject matter; exercise artistic judgment; apply professional knowledge of appropriate equipment, lighting, angles, props, and backgrounds to select, adjust, and use for production of high-quality images
- Handle a mix of photo assignments, production activities, coordination and consultation, and office activities in cooperation with administration and colleagues
- Serve as a source on equipment and techniques for colleagues and clients
- Collaborate proactively with administration and colleagues to ensure consistent output of high-quality photos
- Capture stock photos to improve the unit's stock image collection when not on assignment
- Prepare for photo shoots; process, adjust, and enhance digital files for optimum results; archive files in a timely manner
- Prepare photos for new distribution, client use, exhibits, university website, and presentations
- Assist administration and colleagues with finding appropriate images for various projects
- Work to select and assist in purchasing equipment, software, and supplies as appropriate
- Follow department procedures for filing, documenting, and maintaining images
- Maintain upkeep of equipment to keep it working properly
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least two years of relevant photographic experience
- Proficiency in digital photography equipment and software
Nice to have:
- Ability to handle RAW files via Bridge and/or Lightroom
- Competency in Photoshop & plug-ins, as needed, to edit individual files to publication quality
- Working knowledge of Photo Mechanic, Digital Asset Management (DAM), including Photoshelter, Excel and Word
Important Details
- Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion; often exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.; frequent shifts in work priority; interruptions requiring immediate attention; unusual pressure due to accountability for success and project completion
