Photographer - Hrly/Int POOL

About the role

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is creating a pool of qualified photographers for temporary, on-call assignments. Photographers in this pool will support a variety of projects, producing high-quality visual content for both digital and print platforms.

Responsibilities

• Capturing high-quality still images for instructional, promotional, or multimedia use.
• Setting up, testing, and operating photography equipment and lighting.
• Aiding with or leading photo shoots, including staging, props, and scene composition.
• Editing and processing digital or film photography using image editing software.
• Maintaining organized archives of visual assets and photo libraries.
• Collaborating with production teams, faculty, or staff to meet visual and content objectives.
• Providing technical guidance or supervision in photography-related tasks and workflows.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and six months of related professional or technical experience required for Media Production Specialist I.
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related professional or technical experience required for Media Production Specialist II.
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related professional or technical experience required for Media Production Specialist III.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities are outlined based on the skill level of the position.

Skills

• Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills for building relationships with staff and students.
• Advanced photographic skills.
• Expert-level knowledge, independent judgment, and the ability to supervise others and oversee all aspects of production.

Benefits

Compensation is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Pay

• Media Production Specialist I: $26.37 - $38.41 per hour.
• Media Production Specialist II: $29.87 - $43.52 per hour.
• Media Production Specialist III: $33.91 - $49.39 per hour.

Schedule

Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Physical Summary

Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Application Procedures

Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application. Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

• CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
• CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
• Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
• We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.