University Photographer

• Identifies photographic needs at both project and departmental level, recommending approaches that will communicate intended messages persuasively and powerfully.
• Performs specialized photo assignments that require extensive knowledge of photographic equipment and techniques, including lighting, use of flash, composition, background selection, exposure, subject management, and other skills of the craft.
• Plans photo sessions from concept to completion, choosing locations and scheduling and directing subjects for best results, and capturing information relevant to the content.
• Captures aerial photography using a drone.
• Independently blocks time each week, without supervision, capturing the “great pictures” of Bryant, those that inform, enlighten, and inspire Bryant’s constituencies.
• Creates content for Bryant University’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube with fresh, creative, and inspiring images that reflect the University in unique and interesting ways.
• Provides critical input as a key member of the editorial team in University Marketing and Communications accommodating a wide range of department needs for creative visual storytelling.
• Counsels colleagues on all available and emerging photographic capabilities and options; advises on to possible applications and schedules photo shoots.
• Evaluates freelance photographers and makes referrals when appropriate.
• Independently builds relationships with faculty, students and staff that generate leads on good stories that support Bryant’s strategic priorities.
• Manages post-production of finished imagery, including color correction, print and digital image production, and production for use on the department’s social media channels.
• Writes photo captions and other meta data as needed.
• Provides institution-wide leadership on the digital management of Bryant’s photographic records archives.
• Supervises and manages student photo interns including recruiting, training, and scheduling of student interns. Serves as an informal coach and mentor to students.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Certain requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.