Student Photographer Job at Auburn University in Auburn

The Office of Communications and Marketing/Photographic Services is seeking a talented and motivated student photographer with an interest in event and campus life photography to join our Photographic Services team. The successful candidate will know how to use the camera’s manual settings and have a basic knowledge of the Adobe Suite for photo editing.

Essential Functions

• Capture professional-quality photographs for university use, including events, campus life, and departmental requests.
• Provide timely photographic support to various university departments.
• Download, catalog, and accurately caption images, ensuring all files are uploaded to the image library within a few hours of assignment.
• Maintain availability during regular business hours, with occasional assignments during evenings and weekends.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience using digital DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
• Proficiency with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar photo editing software.
• Ability to provide a link to an online portfolio or samples of photographic work.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to collaborate professionally with staff, clients, and support teams.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and consistently meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and advanced Adobe software.
• Experience with flash/lighting.

Auburn University is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.