<p>Position Information</p> <p>Posting Number SF02050 Job Title University Photographer Position Number 107688 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt 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 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>Department Communications and Marketing Contact(s)</p> <p>Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)</p> <p>Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>About URI:</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>BASIC FUNCTION:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Event Photography: Support the Offices of the President and University Events capturing images at events, including ceremonies, lectures, and other gatherings.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Fulfill requests for photo shoots/event coverage from other campus units as assigned and approved by communications and marketing.</p> <p>Responsible for operation and maintenance of cameras, photo printers, lighting equipment, and other equipment.</p> <p>Work with fiscal clerk to order and maintain photography supplies.</p> <p>Coordinate appointments with photo subjects as needed.</p> <p>Budget time and resources to ensure efficient workflow.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Perform additional duties as requested.</p> <p>LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:</p> <p>Personal computers, printers, and relevant digital programs and software. Adobe Photoshop. RAW, DNG, JPEG, TIFF.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>REQUIRED:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of five years of professional experience in photography.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated strong background as a professional photographer, including commercial photography, portraiture, and photojournalism with demonstrated competence in digital photography.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated knowledge of location and studio lighting techniques.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience with image scanning and manipulation.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience with Adobe Photoshop.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience with photo database creation and maintenance.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated knowledge of file formats (RAW, DNG, JPEG, TIFF) and appropriate resolution settings for various outputs (print, web, etc.).</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills and organizational skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.</p> </li><li> <p>Must have a skillful/creative eye for photo composition, attention to detail, and keen understanding of the ways photography can engage audiences across platforms.</p> </li><li> <p>Must have the ability and means to travel to a variety of locations to photograph subjects as well as adapt to changing photography needs based on editorial and event schedules.</p> </li></ol> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>PREFERRED:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Demonstrated knowledge of design principles and experience working alongside a creative team, including graphic designers and editors.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Bridge and/or Lightroom.</p> </li></ol> <p>_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.</p> <p>Environmental Conditions</p> <p>The incumbent is subject to both inside and outside work and varying weather conditions may be encountered in this position. Extended periods of standing, walking, and moving around may be required.</p> <p>Posting Date 08/06/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:</p> <p>(#1) Cover letter.</p> <p>(#2) Resume.</p> <p>(#3) Other Document - Links to digital portfolio showing examples of relevant photography (as one complete document).</p> <p>Note: References will be upon request by the committee.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15533</p>