University Marketing & Communications is looking for a creative and dependable individual to assist with the processing of photo content. We want an individual with proven experience, that is attentive to detail and has a creative eye. This position will report to our Director of Video and Imaging and work on a team of talented creatives. View examples of our work at usu.photoshelter.com.

As a photo assistant, you will assist the lead photographer in primarily processing images. Editing in Lightroom to publishing on our online platform. Occasionally, this person will provide grip support on shoots and photograph campus events.

• Maintain and organize assets – keywording/renaming in Lightroom
• Publish content to Photoshelter
• Understand post processing techniques to provide consistent images
• Detail oriented with prompt communication
• Update status of tasks as they are completed in our project management software
• Provide grip support on shoots for the lead photographer
• Knowledge of cameras, lenses and lighting and the ability to use them on occasion
• Take photos at events with and without the lead photographer
• Be a creative resource to the team

• A passion for photography
• Experience using Lightroom and managing photo content
• Ability to complete tasks and work without direct supervision
• Meticulousness and an eye for minute detail

Daytime availability is a must with occasional evening and weekend requirements. This position will be on campus around 20 hours per week between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Name and contact information (including email) of three professional references to be entered at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile
3. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application, include links to a photo portfolio and an edited shoot

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Marketing & Communications values and supports the university's colleges, divisions, and administrative offices. We are committed to working closely with all university entities in their marketing and communication needs.

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.

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*updated 11/2022