About the role#
Associated Students UCLA is hiring for a Student Media Photographer and Operations Assistant. This role balances studio photography with administrative and marketing tasks. You will work 8 to 20 hours per week, with increased hours during peak graduation seasons.
What you'll do#
- Capture graduation portraits, passport photos, and professional headshots in the studio.
- Complete photo assignments for news magazines and the yearbook.
- Manage marketing and sales efforts, including tabling and promotion.
- Handle studio production tasks like data entry, sales processing, and order fulfillment.
- Support the operations manager with alumni outreach, archiving, stock management, and office maintenance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time UCLA student.
- Proficiency with a DSLR camera, with Nikon experience preferred.
- Basic skills in Adobe Photoshop or general photo editing.
- Writing skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in a team and handle a busy graduation season.
- Submission of a portfolio containing at least 6 people-based portraits.
Location & details#
- Position is based in Los Angeles, California.
- Work is on-site.
- Schedule includes Monday through Friday hours, with some weekend shifts required during peak periods.
About Associated Students UCLA
Associated Students UCLA is a non-profit association based in Los Angeles. It operates student services and programs for the University of California Los Angeles campus. The organization manages retail operations, dining services, and student government support. Founded in 1919, the association employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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