Photographer and Digital Storyteller at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Description

Full Time / Salary / Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

JOB SUMMARY

The University Photographer/Digital Storyteller will curate compelling visual content. As the primary photographer, responsibilities include shooting events and portraits, editing, organizing, and selecting images for social media. You'll also conduct interviews and capture moments that tell the unique stories of our vibrant academic community. If you're a creative storyteller with a passion for photography and digital media, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with campus creatives to create visually excellent photographs


• .Develop and train student creatives in the art of storytelling and photo capture


• .Fulfills high-priority/risk requests and events


• Helps develop and enforce the visual language/brand of the University.


• Facilitate photo meetings to assign projects and assess current progress


• Processes campus photo requests (approve and deny)


• Edit and organize all photographs taken for the University


• Hire, train, and oversee social media, student interns


• Work under pressure and meet deadlines


• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships


• Work independently


• Provide quality customer service


• Bachelor's degree


• Additional duties as assigned


• Approve student features


• Train student storytellers


• Headshots and group shots for departments, athletics, and Cabinet


• Assist with social media content


• Able to choose photos that maintain excellence for social media


• Strong interviewing skills for storytelling

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community.


• Bachelor's degree


• Great organizational skills; ability to monitor hard drives and keep photos organized


• Excellent communication skills


• Good leadership skills in organizing student interns
  Adept at community building and keeping calm under high-pressure interactions


• Tech-savvy for creating visuals, and collaborating with other creatives


• Learn and utilize Monday.com for project management


• Ability to meet the needs of photography requests


• An understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity


• Strong verbal communication skills


• Proficient in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop; Premier Pro


• A good understanding of artificial lighting


• Ability to shoot in Manual mode


• Ability to maintain an organized studio and work with lighting


• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced work environment


• Novice Social media and video skills preferred but not required

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

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