What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Content and Photography Coordinator position at Oregon State University?
Application Deadline Notification
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
Department
University Relations and Marketing
Special Instructions To Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For Additional Information Please Contact
Kent St. Clair
StclairK@oregonstate.edu
541-737-8802
Job Summary
University Relations and Marketing is seeking a Visual Content and Photography Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Visual Content and Photography Coordinator will manage creative and production responsibilities for photography, motion graphic & video production within University Relations and Marketing Solutions and Services. URMSS provides a wide variety of motion graphic and photography services to both internal and external clients across the university. They will provide ideas and subject matter expertise while ensuring effective, efficient workflow and adherence to policy and standards. They may contribute to the development of the budget and are accountable for managing the budget for projects and activities of student staff. This position will work as part of a creative team and will take projects from concept to final product, working both independently and as a lead on video and photography projects. This position will work closely with clients, working to form creative bonds to ensure high-level video and photography outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
The working conditions and schedule may vary greatly depending on the scope of projects. This position may occasionally require evening and/or weekend work. This position may require long periods of standing, outdoor work in a variety of conditions including rugged terrain and surfaces as well as long periods of traditional office work.
Salary Range
$75,000 - $86,000
Anticipated Start Date
2026-11-02
Anticipated End Date
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
Department
University Relations and Marketing
Special Instructions To Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
- A portfolio
- Response to the following Supplemental Questions (upload as a separate document):
- If applicable, describe your experience supporting communications, marketing, or storytelling efforts in a higher education environment. What unique opportunities or challenges did you encounter?
- Describe a visual storytelling project that best demonstrates your photography, content creation, and collaboration skills. Include the goal of the project, your specific contributions, and the outcome.
For Additional Information Please Contact
Kent St. Clair
StclairK@oregonstate.edu
541-737-8802
Job Summary
University Relations and Marketing is seeking a Visual Content and Photography Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Visual Content and Photography Coordinator will manage creative and production responsibilities for photography, motion graphic & video production within University Relations and Marketing Solutions and Services. URMSS provides a wide variety of motion graphic and photography services to both internal and external clients across the university. They will provide ideas and subject matter expertise while ensuring effective, efficient workflow and adherence to policy and standards. They may contribute to the development of the budget and are accountable for managing the budget for projects and activities of student staff. This position will work as part of a creative team and will take projects from concept to final product, working both independently and as a lead on video and photography projects. This position will work closely with clients, working to form creative bonds to ensure high-level video and photography outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Photography and Visual Storytelling
- Multimedia Production
- Social Media Content Development
- Plan and execute portrait, event, research, classroom, laboratory, and marketing photography.
- Develop short-form videos and promotional multimedia content.
- Develop photo, video, and graphic assets supporting campaign objectives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Photography, Visual Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Creative Media, or related field
- Three years of experience in professional photography and content creation.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
- Experience creating content for organizational social media channels.
- Demonstrated understanding of visual storytelling principles.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting higher education marketing.
- Experience working in agency or client-service environments.
- Drone pilot certification.
- Experience with social media analytics platforms.
- Experience managing digital asset libraries.
- Experience directing photography productions involving multiple stakeholders.
The working conditions and schedule may vary greatly depending on the scope of projects. This position may occasionally require evening and/or weekend work. This position may require long periods of standing, outdoor work in a variety of conditions including rugged terrain and surfaces as well as long periods of traditional office work.
Salary Range
$75,000 - $86,000
Anticipated Start Date
2026-11-02
Anticipated End Date
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
Salary : $75,000 - $86,000