Job Description:

Job Description - The Communications Photographer at Brown University is a visual storyteller and creative visual strategist who is expert in photography and managing photo archives. The Communications Photographer is responsible for shooting and providing still photographs for use by the Office of University Communications, including news, media relations, social media, marketing, event promotion and engagement communications, and also prepares his/her images for use across all communications platforms — print, Web, electronic, and social media communications. The photographer manages the University’s Digital Asset Management system, guiding offices and departments across campus in contributing to shared digital galleries. This includes ensuring rights and permissions for archived and stored photos, and developing and maintaining streamlined processes for photo sharing and dissemination. The Photographer must maintain all necessary equipment and software to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, and must be expert in the use of the tools of the job. The Photographer also manages a list of preferred freelance photographers for use by offices across campus that require photography resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of relevant experience
• Experience in photography, visual communications and digital media required
• Solid news judgment and story-telling experience
• Expertise working in Adobe Creative Suite, including PhotoShop and other editing software
• Ability to shoot images using multiple camera types, lenses, lighting kits, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary trends in digital photography, plus a strong understanding of traditional photographic practices
• Ability to organize, archive and keep track of a large amount of media
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Demonstrated experience in using a creative eye for innovative use of still images
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work occasional after hours and weekend assignments for special events

Background check - Criminal

Recruiting Start Date:

2015-12-01-08:00

Job Posting Title:

Communications Photographer

Department:

News & Communications

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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