Multimedia Photographer (Hybrid)

The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health-system with its flagship campus in idyllic Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university charged with education, research, and service to the state and nation. The University serves 32,000 students across seven campuses, 8600 first-in-family students, and boasts 25 national championships. UConn Health is a top-ranked health provider located in Farmington and delivers award-winning medical education, research, and hospital and clinical services to 1.3 million patients a year.

With record-applications, back-to-back Men's Basketball National Championships, and a strategic location equidistant from Boston and New York City, UConn is poised to continue its meteoric rise as New England's top public University guided by a new strategic plan.

To meet the strategic objectives of the University, UConn Foundation is embarking on a historic campaign to support the University's trajectory. With students at the forefront, the campaign will also elevate faculty, groundbreaking research, sustainability, and a thriving community on campus that fuels the state. We seek the top talent in the country to join Husky Nation and invite inquiries and applications. We are committed to a caring and inclusive work culture, professional and leadership development, and flexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education.

The UConn Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to a welcoming environment that will value your unique experiences and identity. We recognize that a true commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requires ongoing education and action, and we strive for continued growth each and every day.

We're looking for dedicated professionals to drive success and excellence and exemplify our values of integrity, empathy, kindness, accountability, collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this Multimedia Photographer position, you will play a crucial part in capturing and creating compelling visual content for our fundraising, alumni, and donor engagement initiatives. You will be a creative force for developing inclusive and impactful storytelling across both print and digital platforms.

In this role, you will:

• Produce, set up, shoot, and edit environmental and portrait photography for print and digital platforms, including, but not limited to, websites, social media, emails, newsletters, marketing materials, and reports. Take photos at alumni/donor events as needed (may occur outside regular work hours).
• Work on assignment as well as generating leads for visual content about gift announcements, the impact of philanthropy, alumni engagement, and marketing of alumni/donor activities.
• Contribute to the development and management of a content calendar for photography content.
• Archive images using a digital asset management system (i.e., Libris). Collaborate with University counterparts and colleagues for sharing assets and collaborations.
• Work independently and provide support for other multimedia staff on video and photography shoots.
• Organize regular photography workshops for Foundation employees to enhance their skills in capturing event photos.
• Adhere to state and Foundation policies regarding media releases. Collect and manage the archiving of signed media releases.
• Track projects using a project management system (i.e., Basecamp) and be responsible for meeting deadlines.
• Contribute to strategy for environmental photography needs and visual storytelling.
• Support Senior Multimedia Producer as needed on supporting videography needs.
• If applicable, support Creative Digital Strategy and Constituent Engagement team on graphic design projects as needed.
• Support clearly defined and strategic fundraising priorities within the campaign and articulate compelling cases to advance these priorities.
• Model and articulate the Foundation's organizational core values at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Engagement

Collaborate with department and stakeholders to steward donors, engage with alumni, and support campaigns specific to your department.

Leadership

Provide visible leadership across the entire organization by engaging in organization-wide activities such as departmental meetings, all-staff meetings, and staff events.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be a champion for inclusion and diversity both internally and externally.
• Possess a high level of motivation and ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• Be able to build productive, beneficial relationships with a broad range of constituencies.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to effectively communicate University priorities to donors and prospects, and to positively represent the University and Foundation.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks, to assess and order priorities, and to track details in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to engender trust and confidence of donors and prospective donors and to maintain confidentiality of donor information; be able to represent the UConn Foundation to prospects, donors, faculty, administrators, and others.
• Demonstrate the ability to direct, prop, and manage photo shoots independently and in collaboration with other team members.
• Possess proficient knowledge of current digital media production, equipment and processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative, think strategically, work independently, and work collaboratively with a creative team.
• Be a creative visual content developer and storyteller with strong production skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in photo editing software (such as Adobe Creative Suite and PhotoMechanic).
• Demonstrate attention to and concern for others.
• Be able to work to the demands of the position, which requires availability on nights and weekends and may exceed a 40-hour work week.
• Must be willing to travel extensively. Reliable personal transportation is required for this position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued from the state in which the employee resides. Employees must maintain at their expense, automobile liability insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $500,000 or a combination of umbrella and automobile liability insurance coverage of $500,000. A certificate of automobile insurance evidencing the limit, must be provided to the Foundation at hire and annually thereafter.

Education and Experience

We provide a broad set of requirements to be inclusive of people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you think you have the skills for the position, we want to hear from you. Even if this is not the right role, we may know of opportunities elsewhere or have future opportunities that better match your skill set.

• Bachelor's degree in Multimedia, Fine Arts, Communications degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in photography or related field. Graphic design experience preferred.
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, project management software (e.g., Basecamp), and digital asset management system (i.e., Libris). Ability to use a PC (will be issued by the Foundation).

Salary:

The expected salary for this position is $65,000+. It will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also placing an emphasis on internal equity.

Benefits:

Benefits start from day one. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans and will make an annual contribution to your health savings account if enrolled in one of the high-deductible health plans offered by the Foundation.

In addition, there are a few other perks to being a UConn Foundation employee:

• We offer a generous contribution to your 403(b) retirement plan to help you plan for retirement.
• We place an emphasis on work/life balance. In addition to a hybrid schedule, you will receive thirteen paid holidays, five weeks of paid time off per calendar year, and additional sick time.
• We invest in your professional development. Aside from opportunities to participate in various trainings, committees, and conferences throughout the year, you will also be eligible for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.

Please inform a Human Resources Representative if you need any assistance completing any forms or participating in any part of the application process due to a disability.