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Portrait Studio Photographer

University of Iowa-Health Care
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UI Health Care Marketing and Communications is looking for a portrait studio photographer.  The Portrait Studio Photographer will help UI Health Care’s nearly 20,000 faculty and staff shine by supporting our portrait studio.

Overview:

  • Staff the photo studio Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon and Wednesdays 12:00 Noon – 4:00pm. (not required to be able to cover the full time slots, but preference will be given to those whose schedules align as closely as possible)
  • Engage with the subjects during the portrait sessions, provide light coaching on how they are positioned, smiling, etc. to ensure the best portrait is captured.
  • Support the editing and polishing of portraits before they are distributed to subjects with light Photoshop editing/retouching. This work can be done as scheduling allows, and is not tied to specific hours.

Qualifications

  • Must be current UI student. 
  • Student will need to be able to work onsite (on the university campus in the General Hospital Building)
  • Preference given to majors in journalism and mass communications, communication studies, business, photography, or marketing.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills – online, in person, over the phone. 
  • Previous experience with photography, photo editing, and digital asset management.
  • Functional familiarity and experience with modern DSLR and/or mirrorless cameras, audio equipment, tripods, and other camera support systems.
  • Strong problem-solving, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, creativity, resourcefulness, and an ability to work under pressure are essential.
  • Great customer service and high expectations for quality.

Experience to be gained:

  • Working in a professional setting, in person and virtually.   
  • Experience in working in a marketing environment.
  • Experience collaborating with content creators, producers, graphic designers, photographers, and marketing managers.
  • How to set up, stage, run, and light a professional portrait studio.
  • Post production and photo editing skills that can translate to future marketing or communication roles.
  • A combination of team and independent work on projects and tasks.  

To Apply

Submit resume, hours of availability, and cover letter with interest in position via email to maxwell-freund@uiowa.edu Candidate will be required to successfully complete a Criminal Background Check and UI Health Care health compliances before start date. Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates. 

Hours: 15-20 hours/week during the spring and fall semesters. A minimum of 30-40 hours per week during the summer June and July and August with some flexibility in hours.; and possible night and weekend hours. Working holiday (Thanksgiving, winter and spring) breaks are optional.  

Starting rate: $12 per hour