Athletics Photographer (Temporary) Job at University of the Pacific in Stockton

Athletics Photographer (Temporary)Full Time or Part Time: Part Time. Number of Months: 9. Work Schedule: Flexible schedule to accommodate long hours and after-hours events.Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.Position SummaryThe 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. Guided by strategic priorities, this individual also will be called on to capture campus beauty, university events/games and performances, and to provide portraiture of student athletes and staff, all while using a high level of creativity and independent judgement. The successful incumbent will also seek and create opportunities to enhance multi‑media storytelling and support university Athletics social media and branding campaigns.Essential FunctionsCreates engaging multimedia storytelling using photography.Documents 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.Provides fast turnaround of images for web, social media, and news media requests-Disseminates 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.Performs related duties as assigned or requested.University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees.