Michigan Photography, nationally recognized for providing outstanding professional photography services for the university community, the media, and the general public (and the sole supplier of still photography to U-M Athletics), is looking for an experienced photographer to join our award-winning staff. Michigan Photography is the photographic arm of the Office of the Vice President of Communications and provides a variety of photo services, including portraiture, event coverage, athletics coverage, and artistic and creative stock photography. This position reports to the Director of Michigan Photography.

As a member of our creative team of photographers and staff, you will capture photographic images representing the full range of activities occurring on the campuses of the university, with these images being used for news, marketing, and social media outlets, among multiple other uses.

You will create photographic portraits of a wide range of individuals and groups of people with proper lighting for subjects in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Capturing peak sports action and sports features is a crucial aspect of your work, as is the ability to work with long telephoto lenses in high-pressure athletic situations.

Providing excellent customer service from initial contact through delivery of the finished product is crucial to your success.

You will work remotely, often unsupervised, editing images immediately after assignments to satisfy a variety of client deadlines and will need to lift equipment up to 50 pounds with long periods of standing while on assignment.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 3 or more years of experience in digital photography. Experience using Nikon digital cameras and lenses, along with Profoto lighting equipment, is a plus.

Competency with Apple computers, the Adobe suite of editing software, PhotoMechanic, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.

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.

The position will be primarily on-site in Ann Arbor with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule in accordance with operational needs. Some work on evenings and weekends may occasionally be required to accommodate the office schedule and events. 

Note: This is a 2-year term-limited position with the possibility of renewal depending on funding.

New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in the range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. A higher salary is possible for exceptionally qualified candidates. 

Background Screening

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.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

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.