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University Photographer
Posting Number: SF02050
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 11
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000
Department: Communications and Marketing
Campus Location:
Job Description Summary:
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 08/21/2025. Applications received after 08/21/2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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The position is full-time in person with a hybrid/remote schedule of 2 days a week possible, immediately upon start date with supervisors permission.
BASIC FUNCTION:
As a member of the Communications and Marketing team, function as the University's primary photographer, capturing high-quality images that represent the institution's academic, cultural, and social environment to be used in a variety of print and digital publications supporting communications and marketing initiatives, including recruitment materials, websites, social media, news stories, newsletters and magazines, advertisements, and displays.
The role involves event photography, studio and environmental portrait work, and coordinating on- location shoots in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment. The University Photographer plays an essential part in implementing and maintaining digital asset management systems. Displaying an approachable demeanor when working with subjects across the University as well as a self-directed, can-do spirit are essential attributes for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Branding and Consistency: Ensure that photos align with the institution's brand guidelines, meet marketing and storytelling objectives, and contribute to the overall aesthetic of University collateral materials.
Digital Asset Inventory and Management: Initiate and seek out opportunities to update University stock photography of campus locations, buildings, faculty, staff, and students. Work with communications and marketing colleagues to maintain an accessible image library. Respond to and fulfill requests for images/assets as needed.
Collaborate with Designers, Editors, Content Creators: Work with the marketing and communications team (including creative services, media relations, web communications, and social media) to produce compelling photos that visually represent the spirit, culture, and achievements of our University community.
Contribute Photography for Magazine: Coordinate and produce portraits, editorial, landscape, and scenic photos, and other kinds of photography for print and digital publication. Work with the editor-in-chief of the University of Rhode Island Magazine and the print and digital design team to produce images for the magazine, ensuring a cohesive visual narrative. This position helps shape the visual identity of the University of Rhode Island Magazine.
Event Photography: Support the Offices of the President and University Events capturing images at events, including ceremonies, lectures, and other gatherings.
Photo Editing and Retouching: Edit and retouch photos to meet publication standards, ensuring images are high-quality, visually appealing, and appropriate for print, digital, and social media formats.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fulfill requests for photo shoots/event coverage from other campus units as assigned and approved by communications and marketing.
Responsible for operation and maintenance of cameras, photo printers, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Work with fiscal clerk to order and maintain photography supplies.
Coordinate appointments with photo subjects as needed.
Budget time and resources to ensure efficient workflow.
The position requires working irregular shifts and extended hours, including nights and weekends, depending on University events and deadlines, and as assigned. Extended periods of standing, walking, and moving around to capture various shots and the ability to work in varying weather conditions may be required. This position requires equipment set up and break down and lifting and carrying items.
Perform additional duties as requested.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, and relevant digital programs and software. Adobe Photoshop. RAW, DNG, JPEG, TIFF.
Posting Date: 08/06/2025
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15536
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Salary : $70,000 - $75,000