Summary

Develops and executes photographic concepts from inception to completion for strategic, visually driven university multimedia projects

Diversity and Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates with the university’s creative teams to develop photo concepts that align with the university’s strategic goals and which inspire prospective students and other stakeholders
• Manages lighting and photography equipment, set preparation and staging to capture high quality photos
• Utilizes knowledge of post-production work to produce high quality photography, including editing photos and color grading to determine which best portray the intended communications message
• Manages photography assignments, on all campuses, including scheduling and coordinating logistics to maintain efficient execution of assignments, as well as tracking progress of assignments and communicating with university partners, as needed
• Collaborates with department managers and university partners to define the nature, communications intent and partner expectations for assignments
• Archives visual assets in the university’s digital library for future use, as well as manages and coordinates the scheduling and maintenance of media production and distribution infrastructure
• Stays abreast of technological advancements and trends in digital photography software and equipment and maintains skills as appropriate
• Manages photographic equipment to keep it well-maintained and in good working condition
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Moderate amount of experience working in photography or other related experience
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal Aviation Administration drone pilot certification
• Experience with video editing
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Knowledge of digital asset management systems

Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.