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Photographer

Inside Higher Ed, Commerce, Texas, United States, 75428

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Job Title Photographer

Agency East Texas A&M University

Department Marketing Communications

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Commerce, Texas

Job Type Staff

Summary The Photographer, under supervision, supports the creation of compelling and brand‑aligned photography for studio, event, editorial, and marketing projects. This role contributes to the university’s visual storytelling efforts for the Office of Marketing and Communications and East Texas A&M University. The Photographer works closely with the Manager of Photography, gains exposure to large‑scale campaigns, and collaborates across departments to produce imagery that reflects the identity and values of the institution.

Duties & Responsibilities

Shoots, edits, and prepares high‑quality photographs for marketing campaigns, publications, digital platforms, public relations pieces, and institutional storytelling.

Assists with studio and location lighting, camera setup, and other technical elements of photo production.

Edits photographs using industry‑standard software such as Lightroom and Photoshop, maintaining both creative integrity and technical consistency.

Tags and captions imagery, contributing to a growing and well‑organized Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.

Supports the Manager of Photography in maintaining and organizing photography archives, and assists in retrieving visual content as requested by departments.

Works within an editorial style framework to help create photo narratives that highlight campus life, studentրվում experiences, and academic success.

Maintains equipment and assists with researching and recommending tools and technology upgrades for production.

Participates in multimedia production, including supporting videography projects, when needed.

Explores evolving photography styles and trends relevant to[:higher education marketing.

Uses Teamwork, a cloud‑based project management system, to track assignments, communicate project status, and manage deliverables.

Builds and maintains positive working relationships with campus stakeholders while delivering responsive, respectful service.

Assists with mentoring, training, and directing student photographers and interns, as needed, to support the production process and foster creative development.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in photography or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills: One year of experience in photography, knowledge of photography production—including camera operation, editing, and lighting. Proficiency using mbali

editing software applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage evolving priorities.

Ability to: Work cooperatively and professionally with others in a fast‑paced creative environment, adapt to new workflows, tools, and হিচ storytelling approaches with a growth mindset. Operate within a project management system and track progress independently. Work outside regular office hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Travel as required.

Licensing/Professional Certifications: None.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy objects and exert moderate force.

Other Requirements: A current portfolio is required.

Preferred Education / Skills / Experience

Experience working in higher education, editorial, or campaign‑based visual storytelling environments.

Experience using the Teamwork project management system or similar tools.

Video production / editing experience.

Supervision Of Others Assists with training and supervising student workers and graduate assistants as needed.

Why Work at East Texas A&M University? Competitive Benefits & Work‑Life Balance

Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance.

ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.

12–15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).

Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development

arik>Access to cutting‑edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence

ETAMU is ranked among the客邦 30% in five online degree programs and offers nationally recognized academic programs.

Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.

First accredited institution to offer a competency‑based bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.

State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities

Work in advanced facilities such as the 113,470‑square‑foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state‑of‑the‑art simulation hospital and a 1,300‑acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life

Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams, contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth

Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions, with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and ETAMU News.

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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