About the role#
The Student Photographer for Campus Recreation captures images and video to support marketing and communication efforts at Penn State University Park. You will document events, programs, and facility usage to help engage students while maintaining brand standards. This position is for the 26-27 academic year.
What you'll do#
- Capture high-quality photos and video content that align with marketing goals.
- Attend events and programs to document student engagement and facility usage.
- Edit and prepare visual assets for social media and promotional materials.
- Ensure visual consistency to support the brand identity.
- Curate and organize visual assets for marketing use.
- Work with the marketing team to fulfill creative requests.
- Coordinate photography schedules and shot lists.
- Serve as a brand ambassador and maintain communication with the supervisory team.
- Engage with patrons and staff in a professional manner.
What you'll need#
- You must have received a work-study award.
- Experience in photography, videography, social media, or communications.
- Ability to use a DSLR or mirrorless camera in manual mode.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact positively with patrons and employees.
Location & details#
- Work takes place on-site at the University Park campus.
- This is a part-time position with a rolling term.
- The role requires a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and University breaks.
- Employment requires the successful completion of a background check.
About Penn State University
Penn State University is an educational institution founded in 1855. It operates 24 campuses and serves a student body of nearly 88,000 people. The university focuses on education and research. It is based in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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