Still Photographer, University Communications

ROLE of the POSITION

This position provides still photography as well as other related creative services in support of UNLV's overall academic, research, philanthropic, marketing and communication goals. The photographer will be part of the Creative Services Marketing team, which is lead by the Creative Services Marketing Director reporting to the Associate Vice President of University Communications. The Creative Services Marketing team is comprised of photographers, multimedia specialists, and graphic designers, and the utilization of freelance creative services.

The photographer will collaborate with members of the entire University Communications team, comprising of editorial, web, social media, and creative services staff, plus media relations and campus communications professionals in an effort to capture and produce high-quality visuals that reach our constituents and audiences. Those individuals and groups consist of students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, donors, and others. Photography produced by this position is used to help promote a positive image of the university through various communication channels including print, web, social media, video, and traditional media outlets.

Daily activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Scheduling photo shoots on-campus and at the in-house studio
• Providing creative photo direction to clients and to fellow team members
• Supporting the photo needs of integrated marketing campaigns for UNLV
• Collaborating with graphic designers, multimedia specialists, freelancers, web developers, writers and editors, and social media strategist
• Working with vendors
• Interacting with a variety of campus communicators, faculty, staff, students, and community members

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of photography and have understanding of imagery for other projects such as web, video, print, and social media
• Time and project management
• Understanding of public relations, communications and marketing campaigns
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Innovation and creativity
• Mastery of using Photoshop software
• Political and interpersonal savvy
• Must have excellent interpersonal, relationship and teamwork skills
• Experience with video shoots, production, and editing preferred but not required

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university and 5 years of photography experience.

SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and three references (include name, addresses, email, and telephone numbers for each reference). Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Additionally, please submit an additional document as a PDF that provides examples of your photography portfolio and experience - examples could include but are not limited to photos for marketing campaigns, portraits, events, and athletic activities.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on January 15, 2016 and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Nikki Troxclair, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via an on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu/. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].