Student Photographer

Please see Special Instructions for more details.
For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Charlie Peters
c4peters@bridgew.edu

Position Information
Title
Title Student Photographer

Position Description
The Student Photographer will serve as one of the University’s official content creators for the flagship social media channels and the BSU website, supporting campus-wide marketing and communications campaigns.

As a member of a talented team of student employees, the Student Photographer will shoot photos at events, take portraits in our photo studio and at other campus locations, utilize off-camera flash lighting, pitch creative ideas, help coordinate photo shoots, add relevant and accurate metadata and image names to photographs, and serve as on-site production assistants to professional staff photographers and videographers.

The Student Photographer will further develop camera and photo editing skills while working for BSU’s Office of Social Media and Digital Content within the Division of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications.

Some night and weekend work will be required, with advance notice, based on divisional needs.

While positional onboarding and continual guidance by staff will be provided, the Student Photographer will be expected to join the team already possessing a skill set that will allow for immediate contribution in a fast-paced, flexible work environment.

Application Requirements

Resume

Portfolio (including portrait and event images either attached to application or via links included in a portfolio)

Class Schedule

Eligibility Requirements
Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.

PLEASE NOTE :
All equipment, computers and software for this role can be provided by the Division of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications.

Preferred Qualifications

a demonstrated ability and experience taking high-quality photographs of people that are vibrant, well-composed, and convey a feeling or tell a story about the image’s subject

experience editing images using software such as Adobe Lightroom or an equivalent program

creative mind to pitch new ideas for content that aligns with BSU brand

experience using professional‑level cameras (such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.)

experience using flash (either on- or off-camera)

organizational skills to maintain a searchable and functional photo library

knowledge of social media photo trends

collaborative attitude and a desire to work with other creatives

Physical Demands
The ability to carry equipment while and walking/traveling around campus.

Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement
Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate
Hourly Rate $15.00 - $18.00

Posting Number
Posting Number Stu06018P

Close Date
Close Date 10/17/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Charlie Peters
c4peters@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
Yes

No

* Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?
Yes

No

* Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times. (Open Ended Question)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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