Photographer
Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY
Open Date: Apr 03, 2023

Description
As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Photographer is responsible for documenting through photography the people, functions and spaces affiliated with Hobart and William Smith Colleges including but not limited to events, classroom activities, scientific research, student life, exhibitions, performances, art, architecture, and athletics. In addition, the Photographer is responsible for a faculty and staff portrait library. This work involves photo journalistic, studio, lifestyle, and portrait photography both on and off campus. The right candidate will have an exceptional eye for composition and lighting.

This position works with all campus constituents to ensure that events, meetings, occasions, and people are captured visually and are appropriately cataloged. The Photographer oversees the cataloging and tagging of images so that our library is organized and simple to use and oversees a team of students performing the same tasks.

The Photographer must be comfortable directing subjects to obtain the best, most appropriate photos. The position requires exceptional social and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with individuals and groups.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Proven experience shooting and editing well-composed photos for a wide range of communications and marketing purposes including the website, print and social media.
• Technical photo finishing and retouching ability using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge and Photo Mechanic.
• Detailed understanding of digital photography and cameras; serves as in-house expert on industry trends in photography.
• Must have excellent computer, organizational, communication (verbal and writing), and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage requests from multiple clients across campus including staff, faculty, and students.
• Demonstrated ability to take exceptional photos in the studio and in field environments using both natural and artificial lighting.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with design staff to further develop the Colleges' visual identity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, lively, and always evolving environment.
• Experience with drone photography preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal business hours or weekends on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances.
• Demonstrate knowledge for the Colleges' educational philosophy and mission.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree, preferably in photography, is preferred with two or more years of experience required.
• Must have professional level expertise in digital editing, workflow, and color management as well as proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Applicants will be evaluated based on their visual storytelling acumen, demonstrated fresh approaches to editorial photography, written and interpersonal communication skills, and understanding of higher education and academic values.
• Applicants should include a link to a digital portfolio with their cover letter and resume.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Other Information:

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible administrative position. Normal campus office hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the academic year with a possible shortened workweek during the scheduled summer hours time period. Evening and weekend hours will be required. This position description is not all-inclusive, as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.


Application Instructions
To apply, visit http://apply.interfolio.com/123463.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service, Interfolio (utilizing the Apply link on the right). Background check required.

If you have a question or need help on uploading your application materials, please contact Interfolio's support team at help@interfolio.com or call 1-877-997-8807 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 6 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.







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