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Job Description
The staff photographer is a vital member of the Marketing and Communications team. This position supports Florida Tech's visual storytelling through compelling photography and video production used in marketing, recruitment, news and event coverage. The ideal candidate is creative, curious, friendly and flexible and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with a variety of university stakeholders, including students, alumni, faculty/staff and donors. Evening and weekend hours are required.
Responsibilities Include:
Serving as the lead photographer, responsible for capturing dynamic, brand-aligned imagery for marketing campaigns, publications, website, social media, events and university news. Serving as the primary event photographer for campus events, including orientation, commencement, homecoming, etc., ensuring availability during evenings and weekends as assigned. Capturing a diverse array of images, including studio portraits, editorial imagery, news coverage, environmental campus shots and candid/event photography. Coordinating campus-wide photo and video shoots, including scheduling locations, sourcing participants and collecting/managing photo releases and content details. Supporting the director of creative services and brand management in maintaining the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, ensuring assets are accurately culled, labeled, categorized and archived. Collaborating with the video producer on specific marketing video projects, including shooting B-roll, providing on-set assistance and editing short promotional videos. Supporting the university's content strategy by providing timely photos and video content for key campaigns and initiatives. Sourcing imagery and providing photo galleries as requested by campus partners. Providing high-quality editing, color correction, retouching and photo/video optimization. Maintaining consistent visual standards and adhering to Florida Tech's brand guidelines across all assets. Fulfilling additional responsibilities to support institutional priorities as assigned.
Requirements Include:
Demonstrated ability to capture, edit and deliver high-quality digital photography and video. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro). A strong portfolio that showcases a mix of editorial, lifestyle, studio and event work. Knowledge of best practices for visual storytelling, including composition, lighting and branding. Experience in managing and organizing content using a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system. Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Capable of lifting and transporting equipment weighing 25 to 50 pounds, with the ability to stand, kneel or crouch for extended periods during photo and video sessions. Flexibility to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed. Bachelor's degree in photography, visual arts, multimedia production or related field preferred. 5 to 7 years of experience producing multimedia in marketing, agency or media environments preferred. Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100. Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech's 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities. The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information. You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). We are an E-verify employer The premier private technological university in the Southeast, Florida Tech is a Tier 1 Best National University (U.S. News & World Report) and a Top Technical Institute (Fiske Guide to Colleges), as well as a Best Value University (Forbes) and a top 100 global university for graduate employability (GEURS). Florida Tech is known worldwide for its strengths in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autism treatment, biomedical science, cybersecurity and machine-learning, and marine science. It offers more than 150 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business, psychology and the liberal arts. The university is located in the dynamic and innovative city of Melbourne in the heart of the "Space Coast," where students have been watching rocket launches from campus since the dawn of the Space Race. Learn how Florida Tech is making history and shaping the future at floridatech.edu. Find stories about our relentless pursuit of greatness at floridatech.edu/news.
