Assistant Director of Photography

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, frequent nights and weekends Job Description • University of Oklahoma Athletics Department is looking for a creative, self-motivated, and enthusiastic member to join the graphic design department as the Assistant Director of Photography. This position contributes to the overall vision and goals of Oklahoma Athletics by capturing moments and engaging content that tells the story of our athletics programs and student-athletes through photo. Essential Functions: • Support and manage the department's digital archive, performing accurate editing, correction and photo organization • Collaborate with the Director of Photography, student interns and freelance staff to ensure adequate coverage of events and functions and a cohesive style across all department photography • Attend and take photos at photoshoots, department events, and competitions as assigned • Assist in the coordination of photoshoots for each sport program, providing both sport staff and external areas with high-quality headshot and portrait-style photographs • Participate in new content development and idea generation to help drive the brand and narrative of Oklahoma Athletics • Collaborate with creative staffs to develop creative direction and assist in its execution with student-athletes at photoshoots • Collaborate with departmental stakeholders including but not limited to Communications, Marketing, Sooner Vision and coaching staffs to continually align and elevate departmental initiatives • Ability to work some nights and weekends with occasional travel to cover events and functions Job Requirements • Required Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, Photography, Communications, or related field AND; • 12 months of professional photographer experience • Photography experience must include in-game sport photography and studio or location photoshoots