Photographer

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Job Code 13224 Recruitment Pool All Applicants Posting Number req7116 Unit VP Enterprise Mktg and Comm MBU Department Department Website Link Location VCU Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA Duties & Responsibilities

Summary

Enterprise Marketing and Communications is seeking to hire a Photographer.

As VCU’s integrated communications and marketing office, the Division of Enterprise Marketing and Communications thrives on collaboration and innovation. In our work, we reflect the culture of the university and health system community. We leverage the power of our institutional knowledge to deliver results, foster an equitable and supportive work environment to empower our talent, and work hard to tell impactful stories about VCU and VCU Health.

The Photographer is responsible for contributing to VCU Enterprise Marketing and Communications (EMC) visual storytelling expertise by creating bold visual messages that inspire viewers to connect with the VCU brand. This position reports to the Director of Video and Photography Services and collaborates with cross-functional teams across the VCU enterprise. The Photographer serves as a proactive champion for advancing the VCU brand through creating compelling videos that shape favorable brand perceptions for VCU.

The Photographer position requires a multi-talented expert, able to produce still photography ranging from high-end marketing imagery that embodies the VCU brand to news, portraiture and basic news/social media video. The ideal candidate loves visual storytelling, embodies creativity, thinks outside the box, and can execute high-quality photography and video with efficiency and professionalism.

This role requires an ability to inspire creative partners, concept still photography ideas, collaborate with stakeholders across the university, and produce content. It's equal parts conceptual and executional -- with the ability to bring ideas big and small to life through photography and basic video. It requires a talent that's unafraid to push creative frontiers, experiment, and encourage others to do the same. The Photographer will create and produce high-quality content for brand marketing, brand journalism, owned websites, social media platforms, and various other media channels that meet the strategic needs of the university.

Core Functions

• Candidates must possess a solid understanding of current photography and video techniques and trends that inform structured storytelling that move viewers to connect with the VCU brand.
• Particular emphasis on the candidate’s demonstrated ability to create brand storytelling through exemplary photography skills.
• A proficient communicator of visual creative strategy, with the ability to provide, take and deliver up an approved creative direction.
• The ability to manage multiple photography and video news assignments with great attention to detail.
  
  

The Position Collaborates With The Following Key Functional Areas

• Director of Photography and Video, Marketing
• Executive Creative Director, Marketing
• Digital Director, Marketing
• Director of VCU News Operations
• Director of Public Relations, Monroe Park Campus
• Director of Public Relations, VCU Health
• Director of Video, VCU Health
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience in photography and DSLR video production.
• Expertise in both studio and location lighting.
• Deep understanding of digital photography workflows, including computer hardware and software, various file formats, digital color theory and management and image enhancement techniques is required.
• Proficient in working with raw digital files in a Mac-based environment and using Adobe Photoshop for advanced post-production work.
• Proficient in editing DSLR video for short news and social media stories using editing software such as Premiere or Adobe Creative Suite or DaVinci Resolve or Photoshop.
• A portfolio of photographic and video work, where the applicant is the sole creator, is required for consideration.
• Ability to create, shoot, produce and edit photography and video content on a variety of themes, including brand marketing, branded news, lifestyle, education, and social media content.
• Collaboration - work in partnership with creative, public relations, and brand teams to ensure project expectations are aligned and met.
• Ensure all assets are aligned with the VCU brand's visual aesthetic, tone of voice, style, and personality.
• Strong understanding of brand marketing and social media content, current trends, and experience in creating visual content that builds brand value, and promotes and protects the institution's reputation.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats as needed.
• Excellent digital media file management.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Seven years of proven experience in a professional photography environment.
• Experience in all phases of photography production - including file optimization and post production, portrait, news, marketing photography and DSLR video production.
• Experience producing high-end, marketing photography preferred.
  
  

FLSA University Employee Job FTE 1 Exemption Status Exempt Restricted Position No E-Class UF - University Employee FT Job Category University Employee ORP Eligible No Salary Range $64,000 - $69,000 Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 5/10/2025 Contact Information for Candidates

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