Student Photographer/Videographer

Definition and Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Coordinator—Marketing (Creative Operations) the Student Photographer/Videographer is responsible for capturing images of ASI events, activities, managed facilities, program areas, and program participants who use them. This creative and self-motivated position must work both independently and within established project guidelines to capture and edit imagery that is unique while maintaining consistency to the ASI brand.

Requirements

Educational Requirements and Qualifying Experience

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units.
• Must have at least six months of working experience in photography/videography and/or equivalent class experience.
• Must possess own equipment such as digital camera, video camera, and editing software.
• Ability to photograph/video in black and white and color.
• Ability to shoot effectively with DSLR and digital video camera.
• Ability to shoot events, portraits, action, and flash photography.
• Demonstrated knowledge of photo composition.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, or Adobe Bridge.
• Knowledge of Cal Poly and Associated Students, Inc. (ASI).
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds, specific needs, or limitations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Demonstrated success in working under deadlines and following assignments precisely.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide photographic/videographic images as needed for creation of materials promoting the university and ASI programs, activities, facilities, and events and for inclusion in ASI photo/video library and archiving system.
• Create digital photographs/videos using standard professional photography/videography practices.
• Consistently capture high quality, image and brand appropriate photos/videos to enhance the image of ASI and the university.
• Work directly with clients to coordinate photoshoot or filming event needs, including but not limited to scheduling, models, lighting, contracted entertainment specifications, and image specifications.
• Organize materials to ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available on scheduled photoshoot or filming days.
• Edit photos/videos as instructed.
• Maintain up-to-date calendar with assignments and work independently to ensure project deadlines.
• Provide weekly images highlighting the student experience and campus life.
• Adhere to and enforce all ASI departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Diversity and Inclusion

• Recommend and support practices intended to eliminate racial, gender, or any other form of bias in processes, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate awareness of one’s own biases, comfort levels, and various aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Demonstrate effort to understand each person’s individual and collective role in creating inclusive environments.
• Participate in trainings and activities provided by ASI as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Period of Employment

Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

Benefits

Compensation and Hours

• Starting Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour
• Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 per hour - $17.00 per hour
• Maximum 20 hours per week

Requires Summer Availability

May require late nights, weekends, and holidays

Accepting applications until 5/28/2024

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Date revised: 04/17/2024