Title: College of Music Photographer

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $50.00/ hour

FTE: 0.000000

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Music Marketing Office is seeking a part-time photographer with a passion for visual storytelling to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to capture the energy, artistry and people of the largest public university music program in the United States. The selected candidate will photograph performances, rehearsals, promotional sessions, and portraits that will be used across digital, print and social media platforms to promote the College’s programs, events and achievements.

Position Overview

This position will work closely with the College of Music marketing team, often in fast-paced, live-event environments as well as in planned studio or on-location shoots. We are looking for a self-motivated creative who can plan and execute assignments independently, communicate professionally with faculty, staff, and students, and consistently produce high-quality visual content that reflects the College of Music’s brand and artistic standards while adhering to UNT University Brand Strategy and Communications guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Proficiency in photography editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Premiere Pro

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Understanding of DSLR or mirrorless camera operation and lighting
Familiarity with Google Drive and SmugMug for file organization and delivery
Ability to work efficiently in live-event environments and adapt to changing conditions
Attention to detail, strong time management, and organizational skills
Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs. of equipment

Job Duties

• Through project assignments, photograph College of Music events, performances, rehearsals, faculty and student portraits, and other promotional sessions as assigned.
• Capture images for advertising, publications, social media, and archival purposes.
• Cull images from each shoot to remove duplicates, test shots, and unusable photographs, delivering a curated selection of the best captures before delivery.
• Process, deliver, and archive images with a quick turnaround time while maintaining consistent quality.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Flexible scheduling based on assignments Each photography assignment will be compensated at a minimum of 2 hours to include time for editing, archiving and file organization.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.