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Photographer & Photo Desk Editor
$72k-96k (estimate)
Other | Elementary & Secondary Education
2 Weeks Ago
The Harker School is Hiring a Photographer & Photo Desk Editor Near San Jose, CA
The Harker School, a private TK - 12, located in San Jose, CA, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, year-round, benefited Photographer & Digital Content Specialist position.
Estimated annual salary: $82,500 - $95,000
Position SummaryThe Photographer/Photo Desk Editor has overall responsibility for capturing photographic images of our TK-12 school that capture key events and programs and tell the school’s story for community-building marketing, and archival purposes. This position works closely with all Office of Communication colleagues to meet department goals and deadlines. It also maintains and oversees Harker’s photo database/library. The position requires some evening and weekend work.
Required Knowledge And Skills
Estimated annual salary: $82,500 - $95,000
Position SummaryThe Photographer/Photo Desk Editor has overall responsibility for capturing photographic images of our TK-12 school that capture key events and programs and tell the school’s story for community-building marketing, and archival purposes. This position works closely with all Office of Communication colleagues to meet department goals and deadlines. It also maintains and oversees Harker’s photo database/library. The position requires some evening and weekend work.
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Proven success in capturing both print-quality images and dynamic digital content (both still and video) in a variety of situations, including low light, outdoor and studio.
- Experience in social media posting, including Instagram and Facebook.
- Knowledgeable in all facets of image management, including downloading, editing, sizing, retouching and archiving.
- Mac user proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom
- Solid understanding of Digital Asset Management for digital photography; familiarity with Photoshelter, our online cloud-based photo database software preferred.
- Familiarity with filming video, and/or editing in iMovie, Adobe Premiere and/or FinalCut Pro a plus.
- Comfort and familiarity using personal devices, such as cell phones and tablets, to execute tasks.
- Education in photography, journalism, marketing or communication studies a plus.
- Maintaining a comprehensive calendar and coverage plan that ensures successful documentation of school year and summer program activities, including athletics, student performances, donor events, major annual events (such as Harker Day, graduation, student trips, etc.), as well as timely completion of photo assignments for O of C projects, such as social media, online Harker News, twice-yearly magazine, marketing shots for web and print, presentations, print and digital marketing materials and slideshows.
- Selecting, contracting, and managing suitable freelancers to help cover school events and other photo and database needs.
- Maintaining and populating Harker’s photo database/library (both internal and for parent photo gallery) for timely retrieval of images. Serving as main point person for parents, faculty or staff who have photo database questions and needs. Supplying database galleries of selects for a variety of department projects.
- Coordinating seasonal and/or annual shoots, such as individual and team sports photos for Gr. 5-12, faculty and staff headshots, Conservatory program headshots, AP art portfolio shots, etc.
- Supporting the News & Information Editor and Marketing Manager in getting timely shots for news posts and storytelling shots for social media channels.
- Maintaining the inventory of all camera equipment, checking gear out to others, as needed, and repairing or replacing equipment.
- In all area(s) of responsibility, staying abreast of industry trends, sharing insights, and making recommendations to assist the department in best meeting the needs of the school and its constituents; upholding best practices, ethics and standards as they best apply to the academic industry.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Work well under pressure in a deadline-sensitive, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment.
- Possess the time-management and organizational skills necessary to meet deadlines, manage own workflow, and maintain an orderly workspace.
- Contribute to a productive, supportive, positive and dynamic work environment in the department.
- Be professional in dress and demeanor to best represent the school.
- Have the desire to work with and around exceptional students and faculty in a stimulating academic environment, for a school with a growing national reputation.
- Possess a strong work ethic.
- Exercise discretion and prudent judgment in the handling of confidential or sensitive information.
- Understand and enthusiastically support the mission of the school and the department.
- Know, understand and follow all school policies.
- Know and understand the key role that the Office of Communication plays in keeping parents, students, staff, prospective families and the general public informed about The Harker School and its activities and programs.
- Ability to communicate in effective English with staff, outside firms, etc. in person and by telephone.
- Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time and carry needed photo equipment.
- Ability to hear individuals, groups, telephone and intercom communications, public address announcements, emergency signals, etc.
- Ability to see and read computer screen and various documents related to assigned activities.
- Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to computers, copy machines, modems and telephones.
- Able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 often.
- Possess valid California driver’s license and working automobile.
- Ability to move around and between three campuses and other job sites.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, when needed.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Other
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$72k-96k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/06/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/04/2024
WEBSITE
harker.org
HEADQUARTERS
SAN JOSE, CA
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1893
CEO
RODNEY E RAPSON
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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About The Harker School
This LinkedIn page is for alumni of the Harker School in San Jose, CA and the schools in our history ~ Harker Academy, Palo Alto Military Academy, Harker Day School and The Miss Harker's School. The Harker School is a private school in the Silicon Valley that has earned international recognition for its top academics, quality teachers and students' achievements. Founded in 1893, Harker is the largest independent preK-12 school in California, serving families of preschool, elementary, middle and high school-aged children on its four San Jose campuses. Joining this page should allow the Harker l...ogo to be displayed in the education section of your LinkedIn profile. Please join us at either our main The Harker School page or at our Harker Alumni page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=166447&trk=vsrp_groups_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A228597961426717895662%2CVSRPtargetId%3A166447%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary
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