Perform post-production tasks such as photo retouching, color
correction, and resizing.
Catalog and maintain raw and edited photo content and project
assets using a digital asset management system and internal storage
servers.
Participate in group critiques and team meetings regarding
completed and upcoming productions.
Maintain, transport, set up, operate, and break down
photography and video production equipment for on- and off-campus
shoots.
Plan, shoot, and edit video projects from conception through
final delivery using Canon mirrorless cameras, lighting, and audio
equipment.
Assist with larger University video productions by operating
video cameras and related production equipment.
This is an on-campus position. Earliest start date for the
position will be early December.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of professional
photography experience, or an equivalent combination of education,
training, and experience.
- Experience using photo and video editing software, including
Adobe Creative Suite applications such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop,
and Lightroom.
- Experience developing and editing raw photographs into engaging
visual materials, including social media content.
- Experience using professional camera systems and production
equipment, including mirrorless cameras, strobes, lighting
equipment, and modifiers.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team
members and campus partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment
and interacting openly with individuals of different
backgrounds.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work
effectively with photography subjects, including providing
direction and helping individuals feel comfortable in front of the
camera.
- Experience planning, shooting, and editing short-form video
content.
- Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving
ability.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the
ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Experience managing and archiving photo and video assets and
consistently applying established file-naming conventions to raw
and final approved files.
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing photography
assignments, including portraits, events, and editorial or
institutional photography.
- Ability to transport, set up, operate, and break down
photography and video production equipment weighing up to 50
pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, for on- and
off-campus assignments.
- Availability to work some weekend and evening hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in photography, film production, multimedia
production, communications, journalism, or a related
discipline.
- Five years of professional photography and video production
experience.
- Advanced experience in videography.
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate.
Portfolio
Please submit a photography portfolio and at least two video work
samples. For each video sample, briefly describe your role and
specific contributions to the project, including your involvement
in pre-production, production, and post-production (e.g., planning,
storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, and editing).
Position is open until filled. For full consideration, please apply
by October 22, 2026 when first review of applications will
begin.
Compensation: $63,100-$74,400
Work Location: On Campus
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s
completion of a
pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction
of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,
gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital
status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder,
learning disability or physical disability, political belief,
veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or
non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from
women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries
regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination
policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and
Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains
records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of
Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and
online at
https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html
.
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of
salary offers. For more information visit
https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development
opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans,
wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and
retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent
tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is
located at:
https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html
.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,
gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital
status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder,
learning disability or physical disability, political belief,
veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or
non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from
women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries
regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination
policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and
Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University
complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime
statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's
Clery Act Report are available on request and online at
http://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/compliance.html.
