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Western Illinois University is hiring: Senior Photographer in Macomb

Western Illinois University · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Full Time

Senior Photographer


Location: Macomb, IL


Hourly Wage: $20.67 - $22.73


Appointment: As soon as possible


Responsibilities


Employees in this position perform complex projects involving digital retouching and printing, maintain and update online photo files and digital asset management software, train colleagues on the use of that software, implement new procedures for documenting photo services, supervise and complete highly technical photography work. The position performs highly technical studio photography and on‑location campus photography for Macomb and WIU‑QC Campus.


Job Requirements



  1. High school diploma or equivalent.

  2. Combination totaling five (5) years (60 months) of relevant experience, including:

    • College coursework in photography, digital manipulation and processing, or a closely related field.

    • Progressive professional photographic work experience.



  3. Conversion:

    • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months).

    • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals 18 months.

    • 90 semester hours equals 2 years (24 months).

    • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals 3 years (36 months).



  4. Pre‑graduation applicants welcomed; degree must be conferred at time of application unless in final semester of a program.

  5. Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent from an international accrediting body.


Benefits


Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits, including:



  • Health Insurance plans (HMO, OAP, QCHP, CDHP)

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Plan

  • Life Insurance

  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

  • Supplemental Long‑Term Disability (LTD)

  • Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, DCAP)

  • 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

  • State Universities Retirement System (SURS) participation

  • Paid time‑off

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Tuition Waiver programs

  • Discounts to local YMCA


For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit: https://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/


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