Photographer Marketing and Brand Management

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Staff Vacancy Announcement

The

University of Montana

invites applications for a

Photographer

in UM’s central

Marketing and Communications

office. The Photographer is responsible for sharing the breadth and depth of the vibrancy, imagination and special uniqueness of the University of Montana through photography and visual storytelling. The photographer will assist the Photography Manager primarily and will fulfill videography requests as a secondary component of the position. Overall, the photographer will maintain the integrity of the UM brand and the University’s compelling visual identity.

Reporting to the Director of Content and Creative Strategy and the Photography Manager, the Photographer will be an active, engaged participant in all phases of the University’s marketing and communication efforts, including documenting: UM’s expertise; faculty achievement and impact; UM’s robust student experience; and UM’s public impact as a flagship institution in the state of Montana. In addition to managing, capturing, and editing images for various University platforms, the photographer will serve as a back-up videographer and will assist the videography team with assignments when requested.

The Photographer will oversee the coordination and production of photos for the University that will be published in nearly every formal channel the University manages with daily deadlines and assignments. This includes print publications; content produced by the UM News Service; UM social media channels; internal communications; several newsletters; websites, marketing campaigns and UM Enrollment and Admissions publications. This Photographer will be able to deliver high-quality photos on tight and long deadlines while remaining true to the authentic picture of the institution. They will manage photo projects from start to finish, including initial contact and planning with clients, the creation of a project plan, development of a project plan and development of a project schedule, as well as the execution of the plan or the supervision of the execution of the plan.

The Photographer will provide new, creative and innovative ideas that speak to audiences of all ages. Unconventional hours, including weekends and evenings, are required this position.

The Photographer is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships on campus. Because this position will be in contact with diverse audiences that UM serves, this position requires confidentiality, tact, sensitivity and professionalism.

Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have developed a working knowledge of:

UM processes regarding branding, marketing and outreach

UM brand guidelines

Required Skills

Extensive knowledge of Nikon photography equipment.

Proficient in studio and off camera lighting

Proven ability to work well with others, as well as put others at ease in front of cameras

Expert proficiency in photography-related software

In-depth knowledge of the creative process in order to effectively gauge workloads and manage deadlines

Excellent organization and communication skills

A proactive approach to problem-solving

Unwavering attention to detail and deadlines

Ability to multitask between small and large-scale projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented atmosphere

Collaborative spirit and excellent people skills

Ability to communicate ideas to colleagues and clients in an articulate, professional manner

Ability to take direction and work in a creative team environment, as well as work on projects independently

Minimum Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in photography, photojournalism, or equivalent experience.

Two or more (2 ) years of photography experience at a multi-faceted, fast-paced organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education, preferably at a large, residential, flagship university

Experience working in a newsroom environment

Experience in developing multi-faceted project plans, as well as implementing them

About Marketing and Brand Management

and UM

UM’s Marketing, Communications and Brand Management office is the university’s in-house media department that creatively and proudly expresses the UM story on multiple channels. The unit includes a suite of professional writers, web developers, graphic designers, videographers, photographers in addition to marketing, licensing and trademark, brand management, social media and strategic communications staff. The sector shares UM’s unique and compelling story as Montana’s first and oldest public flagship institution and 129-year commitment to transforming lives through higher education.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana and Missoula, please visit the links below.

University of Montana

Video: Mission First, People Always

UM on YouTube

Destination Missoula

Position Details

Position Title:

Photographer

Position Number:

012800

Department:

Marketing and Brand Management

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE 12 months/year, Position requires an alternative work schedule. Position schedule is need and event driven.

Salary:

$18.571/hr

Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan

, email the

Compensation Department

Union Affiliation:

FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu