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POSITION CODE : 7581

POSITION : University Photographer / Digital Asset Coordinator

Campus Location : Redlands, CA

APPOINTMENT : Exempt

DEPARTMENT / SCHOOL : Strategic Marketing & Communications

Hiring Range : $68,640

AVAILABLE : June 2, 2025

POSTING DATE : May 15, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open until filled.

Definition of Classification :

The University Photographer / Digital Asset Coordinator is a key member of the Strategic Marketing & Communications team, creating, conceptualizing, and providing compelling and time-sensitive visual assets to enhance recruitment marketing efforts, brand awareness, and reputation-building activities for University of Redlands.

The University Photographer / Digital Asset Coordinator reports to the Director of Content & Creative Strategy and collaborates with colleagues in marketing, creative, social media, web, and media relations. The University Photographer / Digital Asset Coordinator is a creative visual storyteller and asset creator who conceptualizes, plans, coordinates, and conducts photo shoots; edits; obtains approvals; and provides publish-ready photo assets for digital and traditional advertising, social media channels, Redlands.edu, events, etc. The University Photographer / Digital Asset Coordinator will stage and art direct photoshoots for special needs such as the Och Tamale magazine and Admissions viewbooks. The University Photographer / Digital Asset Coordinator will have an outcomes mindset, paying close attention to what is working well based on quantitative and qualitative factors to inform future strategies and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Conceptualize the creative expression of the University through photography and use creative expertise to bring the brand to life.
• Stage and art direct high-end, conceptual photoshoots for the cover and feature stories of Och Tamale magazine, admissions viewbooks, recruitment ads and brochures, and other reputational needs.
• Deploy artistic vision, creativity, photographic skills, and knowledge of photography software to capture, edit, and deliver impactful images, using both natural and artificial lighting.
• Develop creative briefs and mood boards (visual research) to obtain buy-in and approval of concepts from key stakeholders prior to photo shoots.
• Develop creative and impactful multimedia solutions tailored to a variety of platforms :
• digital advertising, social media, web, presentations, events, etc.
• Create an asset of brand photography with primary focus on targeting undergraduate students and their influencers.
• Serve as the project manager to schedule and coordinate photo shoots.
• Determine resources necessary for photo productions.
• Operate and direct the operation of complex photo equipment.
• Perform routine equipment checks / maintenance; maintain photo equipment, ensuring that repairs and maintenance are done on a timely basis.
• Requisition, issue, catalogue, control, and store equipment; evaluate and recommend purchase of new equipment.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting of field equipment and studio equipment.
• Maintain digital asset management system (online photo and video library). Determine the proper tags and keywords (names of people, buildings, events, etc.); add keywords, captions, titles to images, including photographer credits, for search optimization.
• Performs recordkeeping and media cataloging as needed.
• Work with partners to collect and determine needs most relevant for intended audience.
• Helps find, edit, and provide digital assets for a variety of needs including, but not limited to website, presentations, magazines, etc.
• Keep skills current with the latest versions of software, hardware, and industry trends, as applicable to performance of assigned duties.

Key Responsibilities :

Creative and technical skills :

Soft skills :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

To apply : Please submit the following through the University of Redlands Employment Portal.

HIRING RANGE : Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as theHiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK : Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK : Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS : For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT Human Resources (redlands.edu)

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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