Student Athletics Photographer (Fall)

Position Introduction:

The Student Athletics Photographer contributes to the overall vision and goals of Oklahoma Athletics by capturing moments and engaging content that tells the story of our athletics programs and student-athletes through photos. Student photographers assist the Director and Assistant Director of Photography in coverage/support for all photography-related requests and coverage of the Universitys 21 varsity sports collaborating with the creative staffs to elevate departmental initiatives while ensuring a cohesive style across all department photography.

Essential Functions:

• Support and help organize the departments digital archive performing accurate editing correction and photo
  organization
• Collaborate with the Director of Photography Assistant Director of Photography to ensure adequate coverage of games photoshoots department events and functions maintaining a cohesive style across all sports
• Ability to work some nights and weekends with occasional travel to cover events and functions
• Collaborate with other departments such as Communications Marketing SoonerVision and coaching staff to ensure needs are met

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Class Schedule

Skills:

• Communicate and interact effectively respectfully and appropriately with co-workers external media and public
• Embrace collaboration and willingness to cover any sport as assigned
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Practice a professional attitude when working with outside sources
• Develop a good rapport with other members of the Athletics Department

Department Preferences:

• Photography experience must include in-game photography for various sports
• Knowledgeable of basic photography-related software including but not limited to Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom Classic
• Adherence to University SEC and NCAA rules