University of Arkansas is hiring: Photographer/Videographer in Fort Smith

* Hold a bachelor’s degree in photography, film, digital media, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.* Have at least two years of professional photography and videography experience, preferably in marketing, higher education, or a related field.* Demonstrate a strong creative portfolio showing narrative storytelling, technical proficiency, and versatility across photo and video projects.* Have experience producing content for web and social platforms.* Possess advanced proficiency with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, lighting setups, and audio capture equipment.* Be proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro or comparable tools.* Hold a valid driver’s license.* Three or more years of professional experience in marketing or higher education.* Experience developing or executing content strategy for YouTube or similar platforms.* Experience producing content for recruitment or enrollment marketing.* Experience guiding student photographers, videographers, or interns.* Familiarity with motion graphics and simple animation in After Effects or comparable programs.* Experience with digital asset management systems.* FAA Part 107 drone certification or willingness to obtain certification if role responsibilities require it.* Create high quality photography and video content that highlights UAFS students, academic programs, campus life, alumni success, and community partnerships.* Produce engaging visual stories that support recruitment, brand awareness, and strategic marketing campaigns.* Plan, script, storyboard, and execute video projects for YouTube, web, and social media.* Develop and manage a YouTube content strategy aligned with marketing goals, optimizing content for audience retention, thumbnails, metadata, and performance.* Capture both planned and candid imagery that authentically reflects the diversity and energy of the UAFS community.* Edit videos to produce polished, platform-appropriate content for various channels including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and university web pages.* Collaborate with marketing and communication strategists, designers, writers, and web staff to ensure visuals support messaging, accessibility, and brand standards.* Prepare images and video clips tailored for digital advertising, email marketing, landing pages, and social media campaigns.* Serve as a visual brand steward ensuring consistent application of UAFS brand standards across all imagery.* Provide direction and feedback to student workers or interns, ensuring quality and brand alignment.* Maintain an organized archive of digital assets, including metadata, releases, and file naming conventions.* Maintain photography and video equipment and recommend updates or replacements.* Regularly communicate with campus partners to identify emerging stories, shoot opportunities, and recruitment-oriented content needs.* Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters teamwork.* Occasional evenings and weekends required for events and time sensitive projects.* Other duties as assigned.* Strong storytelling ability with skill in translating marketing messages into compelling visual narratives.* Proactive and self-motivated work style with the ability to anticipate needs, manage time, and move projects forward with minimal supervision.* Advanced technical knowledge of photography, videography, lighting, and audio capture.* Strong editing skills using Adobe Creative Cloud software.* Knowledge of social media and YouTube content strategy, audience behavior, and best practices.* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.* Ability to maintain organized digital assets and follow structured archiving procedures.* Knowledge of accessibility considerations for visual content including captions and descriptive text.* Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.* Occasional evening and weekend work required.* Work includes both indoor and outdoor environments and may require working in a variety of weather conditions.* Position requires the ability to carry and move photography and video equipment.* Some local travel required for off campus shoots or recruitment related storytelling.The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a vibrant mid-sized public university dedicated to breaking the higher education mold by bringing truly transformative, hands-on experiences to every student. From high school seniors to senior professionals, first-generation students to second-chancers, our goal is to provide a high-quality, future-focused education that honors each student's unique, personal situations and goals. Our tiered approach to learning offers students access to more than 80-degree plans and programs including certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse population of Arkansas, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, and perspectives.Located on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border and situated in a region of lakes, Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and features a vast array of cultural activities, shopping, dining, and entertainment, including a thriving downtown entertainment district. Parks, trails, and water recreation are all within the city limits, and true outdoor enthusiasts will find the area’s lakes, streams, and mountains offer adventure only minutes away from campus. Fort Smith was recently named by Forbes as the number one city in America for the cost of living, and a top city in the nation for the highest-paying tech jobs. The city is within easy driving distance of Tulsa, Kansas City, Dallas, Little Rock, and Memphis.The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. #J-18808-Ljbffr