University of California is hiring: Athletics Studio/Recruit Photographer (Feder

Athletics Studio/Recruit Photographer (Federal Work Study)

Working Title: Athletics Studio/Recruit Photographer (Federal Work Study)

Position Type: Part-Time

Hourly Rate: $11 per hour

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Posting Number: S2872024

Department Name: UCA Athletic Department

Position Summary:

The University of Central Arkansas Athletic Department is seeking a talented, creative, and detail-oriented student Studio/Recruit Photographer to join our team. This individual will play a key role in capturing high-quality imagery for a wide range of athletic-related needs, focusing on recruiting photography for prospective student-athletes, team photos, action shots, and studio photography for media days. Candidates must have their own camera equipment. This is a federal work study position. If you are interested in this role as a volunteer and are not eligible for federal work study, please contact cbecvar@uca.edu.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment Photography:
   • Photograph prospective student-athletes, capturing professional and engaging images that showcase the athletic programs and potential recruits.
   • Collaborate with coaching staff and creative director to ensure recruitment imagery aligns with team goals and brand identity.
   • Coordinate and conduct photoshoots, including individual athlete portraits, team photos, and action shots, for various sports.
   • Set up and manage studio shoots for portraits, headshots, and promotional images for student-athletes and staff.
   • Manage photo equipment, lighting setups, and backdrops for studio sessions.
   • Edit and retouch photos to meet department standards and deliverables.
2. Collaboration with Marketing & Communications Teams:
   • Work closely with the athletic marketing, communications, and creative media teams to ensure all photographic content supports the overall branding and strategic goals of the UCA Athletics Department.
   • Provide images for use across various platforms, including the UCA Athletics website, social media, media guides, and other promotional materials.
3. Photo Archive Management:
   • Organize and maintain an efficient digital archive of all photos, ensuring quick access and easy retrieval of images for future use.
4. Other Duties as Assigned:
   • Assist with general photography needs for special events, campus-wide initiatives, and UCA Athletics promotions.

Qualifications:

1. Experience:
   • Experience with photography in a studio environment. Knowledge of sports is preferred.
2. Technical Skills:
   • Proficiency with DSLR and mirrorless camera systems, lenses, lighting equipment, and studio setups.
   • Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Lightroom and Photoshop, for photo editing and retouching.
   • Familiarity with video/photo management software and cloud storage solutions.
3. Other Skills and Abilities:
   • Ability to adjust schedules frequently. Most photoshoots will be on weekends with some spontaneous ones during the week.
   • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple photoshoots and deadlines.
   • Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects, and adapt to changes in scheduling.
   • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to carry and set up photography equipment (including cameras, tripods, lighting, and backdrops) in various settings.

University, Campus, and Community Description:

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000, of which more than 15% are graduate students. The university offers more than 90 undergraduate and 60 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity.

Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments.

UCA EEO Statement:

The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty, and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions, and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date: 12/18/2024

Close Date: 02/07/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

1. Required Documents:
   • Resume
2. Optional Documents:
   • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
   • Portfolio / Supplemental Materials
   • Additional Documents

University of Central Arkansas
Human Resources
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humanresources@uca.edu