Photographer

A comprehensive private university with over 100 undergraduate majors, minors, and certificate programs, 15 master’s programs, and three doctoral degrees, Lynchburg offers a personalized, life-changing educational experience. It is regularly recognized by U.S. News ... World Report and The Princeton Review and stands out as one of 44 “Colleges that Change Lives.” The photographer’s work is instrumental in attracting prospective students, engaging alumni, and promoting the University of Lynchburg’s brand and values. Responsibilities • Handles a variety of photo requests ranging from event coverage to creative lighting setups • Schedules photo shoots and ensures comprehensive coverage of major campus events and requests • Supervises and mentors a team of student photographers, recruits and coordinates freelance photographers as needed • Collaborates with departments across campus to obtain photographs • Delivers final images within established deadlines in a collaborative and fast-paced environment • Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Displays friendly and approachable demeanor when working with subjects across the University, establishing relationships with diverse individuals and groups • Shows a strong understanding of higher education and a desire to make an impact on its future • Responsible for building and maintaining MarCom’s digital asset management (DAM) system, ensuring the DAM adheres to brand and organizational standards, intuitive tagging, search functionality, and ease of access • Stays up to date with the latest industry trends, techniques, and technologies through workshops, online resources, and networking with other professionals in the field • Works some weekends and evenings as needed, including outdoors in varying conditions We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.