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Student Photographer

Associated Students
On-site
Long Beach, California, United States
$17 - $17.50 USD hourly
Photography & Videography

GENERAL STATEMENT

The Student Photographer will work within Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) to capture and publish photographs for various ASI publications and projects. This includes documenting events, performing basic to complex shoots, contributing to communication or multimedia projects, and contributing to annual reports, corporate campaigns, and departmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for photography, proficiency in graphic design software, and the ability to work flexibly within a team environment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Capture high-quality photographs for ASI publications, including events, design projects, and campaigns, ensuring visual consistency and brand adherence.
  1. Initiate new photoshoots or projects to capture campus life and student activity. Plan and coordinate photoshoots, recruit and direct models.
  1. Obtain, set up, and test photography equipment, including cameras, lighting, and backdrops, ensuring optimal functionality for photo shoots. Transport equipment as needed to event set-ups throughout campus and off-campus events.
  1. Assist in prop and set production, as well as set-up, to create dynamic and visually engaging photo environments.
  1. Attend events and other designated subjects to photograph moments and activities, providing comprehensive event coverage. Have the ability to communicate to a large group of people or individuals for staged shots.
  1. Ability to represent ASI at both off campus and campus-wide events in a professional manner while taking photos. Some travel is required locally for events.
  1. Develop film and/or digital still photography, and process images using editing software (Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop) to enhance visual appeal and quality.
  1. Maintain organized files of visual materials, including photographs and graphic assets, for easy access and retrieval.
  1. Contribute photography work during the preproduction and production phases of communication or multimedia projects, collaborating closely with team members to achieve project goals.
  1. Ensure that photography seamlessly integrates with other visual and multimedia elements, enhancing the overall effectiveness of ASI's communication efforts.
  1. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in working on basic shoots independently or assisting in more complex shoots as part of a collaborative team effort. On occasion other duties may be assigned within ASI Communications including participating in information tables, and/or events.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of 1-2 years of photography experience. Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and MAC systems. Concurrent enrollment in six or more units at CSULB.

 

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

  • CA Driver’s License

 

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work within a team environment. Ability to be self-directed with minimal supervision.

Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, instructions, diagrams, etc. Ability to travel to events that are off campus. Ability to be flexible with schedule, able to cover events during evenings and occasionally weekends.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

A portfolio will be required at interview.

 

Schedule

Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week with the flexibility to cover up to 20 hours per week as needed.

 

Must be available to work evenings and some weekends as needed during the academic year. Must be available to work during the winter & summer breaks. Hours during summer and winter breaks are to be determined by supervisor.  

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit a at a desk or computer workstation and use hands and fingers to key data, sort documents, and file paperwork. The employee is frequently required to stand and be able to talk or hear in interactions with others. The employee is occasionally required to walk to other offices within the building and around the campus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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