Photographer/Videographer
About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ability to enterprise photo and video opportunities daily and schedule and coordinate shoots to complete assignments, assisting in managing all equipment, technology and studio space.
- Deliver, distribute, and post digital assets as required, including enhancing and retouching the quality of digital images to prepare them for publication through the latest technologies available including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Lightroom or other related software/technology
- Collaborate with art directors, designers, writers, photographers and videographers to create the highest quality photos and videos that tell a story and express the University's brand
- Archive, maintain, and expand the images in a digital asset management system to make them easily retrievable and searchable by category, key word search, etc.
- Brainstorm, plan and coordinate with OCM to identify project objectives and appropriate people and locations for photos/videos assigned
- Other reasonable duties as assigned
Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
- Reports to Director of Digital Media
Job Requirements:
- Be able to conduct shoots in the field or studio with both single and multi-camera setups
- Edit in Final Cut X, Adobe Premiere, or similar software
- Conduct location scouting, casting and scheduling of shoots
- Working knowledge of video editing software including Final Cut X, Adobe Premiere, or similar software as well as photo editing software including Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Camera Raw, or Lightroom
- Ability to translate complex or conceptual ideas/concepts (e.g. research or news stories) into engaging photos
- Ability to work with natural and/or flash lighting to produce high-quality images that require minimal editing, particularly at on-location events with short deadlines for posting
- Knowledge of digital media applications that integrate still photography
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Applicants must address in their application their ability to work with a culturally diverse population
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
- At least 2 years of demonstrated professional photography experience in both natural and studio lighting, including portraits of people, environmental portraits, images of objects, on-location news coverage, crowd shots, etc.
- 2-4 years' experience working with professional cameras, lighting, sound, and flash to produce high quality photos and videos
- Must have valid driver's license and personal vehicle with which to travel to coverage assignments
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience creating smart, engaging digital content (including video) for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other social media outlets
- Experience shooting and editing hybrid projects (photo & video)
- Experience covering live events
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment
- Locations on and off campus for photo/video shoots
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: SL-2, $55,151
Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
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THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Please apply online via https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183858
Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications. Cover letter should include a link to your portfolio.
- Include link to an online portfolio of professional photography and videography created by the applicant which demonstrates at least 2 years of professional photography experience in both natural and studio lighting, including portraits of people, environmental portraits, images of objects, on-location news coverage, crowd shots, etc.
- Contact information for three professional references
Note: After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).
Closing date for receipt of applications: January 10, 2025
