Boston University
PHOTOGRAPHY ADMINISTRATOR, Marketing & Communications, Photo Services
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description
Boston University's in-house creative agency seeks a Photography Administrator to support the Associate Creative Director, Photography with the daily operational, logistical, and administrative functions of the Creative Services Photography department. The Photography Administrator propels photo projects forward using project management and communication skills, collaborating with a team of print and web designers, account executives, and project managers to ensure the successful integration of photography within Creative Services projects, defining timelines, planning and tracking project deadlines, identifying scheduling issues and negotiating solutions. The Photography Administrator reviews and curates images and makes creative judgments that are appropriate for each specific use and audience and above all, best represent and protect the values, standards, quality, and brand reputation of the University. The Photography Administrator acts as the primary contact for photography-only requests and collaborates with the Account Executive team as needed to meet client needs; is responsible for billing clients for photo shoots and other photo-specific projects, reconciling invoice payments, and client billing. The Photography Administrator assists the Associate Creative Director, Photography with photographer resource assignments and planning; manages the digital and physical photography archives and oversees student interns. If you are creative, organized, and driven, with an administrative background, and are looking for a highly collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
About Boston University Marketing & Communications: So, what can you expect from us? We're a fun-loving yet dedicated group that gets excited and inspired by all the cool stuff happening in the labs and classrooms across the University. National awards line our walls, but that's not what drives us. We're simply motivated by telling the best story we can for our clients. Our creative standards are as high as any top-tier agency, yet we take work-life balance seriously. Visit our site to learn more about us: https://www.bu.edu/marcom
This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment. We want you to grow, not burn out. Boston University offers a generous benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, and so much more! Marketing & Communications at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.
Required Skills
B.S./B.A. preferred. Three to five years of experience.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks with conflicting priorities.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.Attention to detail, efficiency, and excellent follow-through skills.Ability to use new or customized software applications quickly and effectively.Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience with photography, including scanning and archiving, editing, processing, and image organization.Thorough understanding of the photography process from planning shoots to final delivery of imagery required.Experience preferred, but not required, with digital asset management systems.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Boston University's in-house creative agency seeks a Photography Administrator to support the Associate Creative Director, Photography with the daily operational, logistical, and administrative functions of the Creative Services Photography department. The Photography Administrator propels photo projects forward using project management and communication skills, collaborating with a team of print and web designers, account executives, and project managers to ensure the successful integration of photography within Creative Services projects, defining timelines, planning and tracking project deadlines, identifying scheduling issues and negotiating solutions. The Photography Administrator reviews and curates images and makes creative judgments that are appropriate for each specific use and audience and above all, best represent and protect the values, standards, quality, and brand reputation of the University. The Photography Administrator acts as the primary contact for photography-only requests and collaborates with the Account Executive team as needed to meet client needs; is responsible for billing clients for photo shoots and other photo-specific projects, reconciling invoice payments, and client billing. The Photography Administrator assists the Associate Creative Director, Photography with photographer resource assignments and planning; manages the digital and physical photography archives and oversees student interns. If you are creative, organized, and driven, with an administrative background, and are looking for a highly collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
About Boston University Marketing & Communications: So, what can you expect from us? We're a fun-loving yet dedicated group that gets excited and inspired by all the cool stuff happening in the labs and classrooms across the University. National awards line our walls, but that's not what drives us. We're simply motivated by telling the best story we can for our clients. Our creative standards are as high as any top-tier agency, yet we take work-life balance seriously. Visit our site to learn more about us: https://www.bu.edu/marcom
This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment. We want you to grow, not burn out. Boston University offers a generous benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, and so much more! Marketing & Communications at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.
Required Skills
B.S./B.A. preferred. Three to five years of experience.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks with conflicting priorities.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.Attention to detail, efficiency, and excellent follow-through skills.Ability to use new or customized software applications quickly and effectively.Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience with photography, including scanning and archiving, editing, processing, and image organization.Thorough understanding of the photography process from planning shoots to final delivery of imagery required.Experience preferred, but not required, with digital asset management systems.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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