What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Photography position at Louisiana State University?
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The Core Values of LSU Athletics define who we are and what we do. They are: Excellence, Integrity, Authenticity, Perseverance, Respect, Fairness, Growth, and Service. They are the support system that sustains our success. These values work together, constantly collaborating and combining to secure our future and drive our unending work to create transformational change – for our student-athletes, for our athletics community, and for the millions across the world who know and love these three letters. Forever LSU.
The Director of Photography position is a professional position responsible for the day-to-day operations of the LSU Athletics Photography department. This role oversees the planning, shooting, and archiving of photographs for games, practices, asset days, and other team and department events.
This position collaborates with multiple departments, including communications, creative design, video, social media and branding, Sports Properties, NIL, and team staff to document in a creative way the department’s student-athletes, staff, and coaches. Ability to work in a team/collaborative environment is a must.
35% Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Photography department, including but not limited to facility, budget, equipment, travel, and other administrative responsibilities; Oversees photography, live transmitting, and editing for the athletic department, including, but not limited to, photography for all sports, including individual portraits, team photographs, and event action photography. Shoots photos at select practices and events and behind-the-scenes opportunities around the facilities. Edits photos in a timely manner and archive for historical purposes; Collaborates with communications, social media and branding, creative design, marketing, TAF, Sports Properties, and various other departments to fulfill any needs before, during, and after games and events; Oversees photo studio and photo shoot requests, including equipment needs and setup (lighting, backdrops, scenery, etc.). Responsible for all team and department headshots and portraits; Manages framing and posting of photographs in all athletic facilities, working with coaching staff in various sports to order and print photographs for that purpose; Print pictures for various ceremonial events and the distribution of communications and public relations values.
25% Manage a staff of full-time photography coordinators (2), paid student photographers (9), and volunteer student photo interns (8). Leads the hiring, training, and scheduling for all, and oversees the student intern program to mentor and develop photography skills, etc.
20% Manage all areas of photography/primary shooter for a sport as assigned. This includes all practices, games, recruiting, events, and other areas for the program. Collaborates with the coaches, recruiting and personnel staff, administration, and creative team to ideate and execute highly impactful photoshoots and sets for official visits; Ability to take photos, edit, and transmit promptly based on specific requirements; Experience with Apple/Mac computers; Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Lightroom), PhotoShelter, Photo Mechanic, Photo Sharing Systems, Epson Large Format Printers and off-camera lighting systems.
10% Manages the LSU Athletics photo archive and content distribution system for student-athletes and staff. Responsible for identifying processes for the sorting of images into digital archives, drives, and scanning and cataloging historical photographs. Assures that photos are distributed in a timely fashion through the appropriate platform.
5% Manages and identifies revenue generation opportunities for the photography unit and manages the online photo store. Liaison for external organizations for photo requests and managing LSU’s relationship with Getty Images.
5% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the transformational culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Photography, multimedia or other relevant communications field with three years of related experience; Ability to take photos, edit, and transmit in a timely manner and based on specific requirements; Experience with Apple/Mac computers; Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Lightroom), Photo Mechanic, and off camera lighting. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion in course work in the field of photography, journalism, digital media, mass communication or a related field is preferred; Experience with professional or collegiate sports teams is preferred.
Special or Physical Requirements:
Ability and willingness to work extended days, weekends and holidays. Must be able to lift and carry between 25 and 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires incumbent to stand for extended periods. They must also be capable to stoop, kneel and crouch.
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A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available).Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email
HR@lsu.edu
. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
