Please upload a single document that includes your resume/CV and a brief cover letter that outlines your specific interest in the position and how your skills and experiences directly relate to this position.

Please also include a link in your cover letter or resume to a portfolio featuring your photography, or add photos as additional pages to your single uploaded document.

An ideal portfolio will showcase your creativity, strong composition skills, a good understanding of light and the ability to capture strong moments. We are looking for experience in portrait, editorial, event, and/or commercial/creative photography. Portfolio links can go to a document, a portfolio website, or a social media profile (as long as it features only your photography). 

We are looking for a part-time photographer to join and support our team from January 2026 through June 2026, working 20 hours per week. There is a possibility of extending the position through December 2026, depending on performance and departmental budget.

The mode of work for this position is hybrid, requiring a balance of in-person and remote work. We will work with the photographer to develop a schedule for this position, but some nights and weekends will be required.

As a photographer, you will work within a collaborative team within the Michigan Engineering Office of Communications and Marketing (C&M), which includes other photographers and video producers, writers, designers, a social media team, content and marketing strategists, web developers, etc.

Individual shoots will often be the sole responsibility of the photographer, though you may be paired with a writer or videographer from time to time. Assignments may come in from our weekly pitch meeting, requests from other units around the College, or via other existing projects, stories or campaigns. Project management and communication tools are used daily to keep track of assignments and communicate with team members.

This position will report directly to the Multimedia Manager at C&M.

Our team's current photography collections can be found here for your reference:
https://flickr.com/michigan-engineering
https://flickr.com/eng-portraits

• Capturing professional, compelling photography across a variety of assignments, including:
  • Official faculty, staff or student portraits
  • Event coverage, including candid photography and group shots
  • Editorial-style coverage of research developments, educational innovations, or other faculty or student activities
  • Marketing-style photo shoots
• Processing and editing photos and adding required metadata
• Uploading and managing photos within a digital asset management system
• Engaging with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders within assignments
• Maintaining a strong working knowledge of photography equipment and editing software (Our office primarily uses Canon / Adobe / Photo Mechanic)
• Collaborate with other communications and marketing staff through in-person or hybrid meetings, Slack, Asana, Google Drive, email and other communication and project management tools

Position Breakdown:
85%    Taking, editing and distributing photos
15%    Team meetings, collaborating on projects, communicating with teammates

• 2+ years of relevant experience in photography within a communications, marketing, journalism or related field. 
• Can set and manage priorities, handle multiple assignments and deadlines, and operate in a flexible, professional manner. 
• Open to receiving and giving feedback. 
• Skilled using a variety of photography equipment and software, and able to adapt and learn new tools. 
• Some flexibility in work schedule to accommodate occasional evening or weekend assignments.

• An active driver's license for the option of travel to photo shoots. 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

• This is a temporary position through June, 30, 2026 with possible renewal based on funding extension.
• Physical Demands/Work Environment:
  • Routinely moves audio/visual equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various classroom and event needs
  • Requires the ability to travel to various locations to conduct work 
  • May require work during early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.