Job no: 495301
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
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Department:
University Marketing within the Division of University Communication and Marketing (UCM) is responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans intended to help the university reach its strategic goals. University Marketing works in partnership with administrative and academic units across campus to promote the UMBC brand, attract students, and position the university among key stakeholders and constituents.
Position Overview:
The Photographer will work closely with University Communication and Marketing members on various photography projects, including (but not limited to):
Taking pictures for our materials by working with the latest technologies
Editing, color correcting, taging production-ready photos with Adobe Creative Cloud, and adding them to our DAM (Bynder) and Archive (Box)
Participating in photography efforts related to UMBC Magazine
Working with project managers to deliver assets in a timely manner
Assisting the production coordinator, other designers, and the video producer with their work.
Developing assets for Canva and the style guide
Why Work at UMBC?
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $63,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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Telework:
A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
Responsibilities:
The Photographer will work closely with university communication and marketing members on various photography projects, including (but not limited to)
marketing and recruitment projects, campus events, performances, magazine photos, and storytelling and campus life images. The position will play a critical role in supporting upcoming high-profile departmental initiatives, including UMBC’s strategic plan, development campaign, and increased digital and social media opportunities.
In addition, the position will play an important part in the implementation and maintenance of a digital asset management system. Specific duties include coordinating shoots, performing hands-on photography work, edits and color corrections, delivering images promptly, communicating efficiently with clients, and performing other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferably in photography, fine arts, graphic design, web design, related area
2 years of professional experience
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite, and MS Office.
A general understanding of design and production, work management tools, digital asset management (DAM) systems, metadata, and tagging/labeling photos is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three to five years of professional experience and an M.A./M.F.A. in a related field are preferred.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a team player, a positive self-starter, and detail-oriented. They need to produce work that is on brand, current, and polished. They should enjoy working with clients, have a sincere desire to help meet their communications goals, and be able to assess strategies to help create the most effective images. The ideal candidate must be able to learn new skills independently, coordinate photoshoots, manage our DAM, work within the development cycle for communication initiatives, and manage time to meet aggressive deadlines.
Background Screening Statement:
A background check will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Benefits:
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
22 Days of Annual Leave
15 Days of Sick Leave
15 Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
8 credit hours per semester
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities
& Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Salary:
Salary: $63,000 to $71,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Hours: Full-time
Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.
Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
Advertised: Jul 2 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
