Athletics Photographer (Temporary)

Position Summary

The Athletics photographer is responsible for creating compelling visual stories for use on the university athletics website, various social media channels, printed publications and advertisements as well as signature events. This individual also captures campus beauty, university events/games and performances, and provides portraiture of student athletes and staff, all while using a high level of creativity and independent judgement.

Guided by strategic priorities, this individual also seeks and creates opportunities to enhance multi-media storytelling and support university Athletics social media and branding campaigns.

Essential Functions

• Create engaging multimedia storytelling using photography.
• Document game day and special athletic event activities.
• Takes and evaluates photos produced and touches up as needed.
• Collaborates with athletics media staff and contributes to social media efforts, including significant responsibility for developing the university’s image and visual brand on social media platforms.
• Disseminate videos and photographs to Athletics Media Relations staff as appropriate.
• Handles multiple assignments well, maintaining a positive attitude under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Stays abreast of industry technology, techniques, trends, and best practices to sharpen skills and to share insights with other team members.
• Values diversity and inclusion in day-to-day interactions and in creative recommendations and decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in film studies, videography, photography or photojournalism (preferred).
• Knowledge of photographic principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of photographic lighting techniques.
• Outstanding portfolio of high-quality images and a demonstrated ability to shoot outstanding images in a wide variety of scenarios (special events, news photos, portraits, groups, receptions, sports and action scenes, landscapes, buildings, etc.).
• Experience in fast motion photography.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience dealing effectively with clients, faculty, students, staff, and the public.
• Skill in creatively and imaginatively producing photographs.
• Outstanding customer service skills and desire to assist others; approachable; ability to quickly establish rapport, making people feel comfortable and welcome.
• Experience editing, organizing, and maintaining an extensive database of videos and photos.
• Must be able to perform in a rapidly changing environment and be flexible and adaptable.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

• May require lengthy periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Frequent repetitive motion of hands and wrists, simple grasping with fingers and hands.
• Occasional climbing stairs, walking across campus, stooping and reaching.
• Constant communication using both spoken and written means.
• May be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel

Flexible schedule to accommodate long hours and after-hours events.

Hiring Range

$16.90-$20.00 per hour.

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics.