Include a cover letter with your resume addressing your specific interest as well as outlining skills and experience that directly relate to this position. 

Within your cover letter or resume, include a link to a portfolio showcasing your work. 

The portfolio should include 20-30 photos that you feel best showcases your abilities for this position. 

We are specifically looking for photos in these areas: higher education, event photography, editorial photos, headshots, marketing photos, candids, and sports photography.

As a member of University of Michigan-Dearborn's External Relations department, the Photographer will carry out a range of responsibilities focused on visual storytelling - promoting UM-Dearborn's mission, reputation, brand and program offerings through the use of authentic and engaging photos. 

The Photographer will be a key member of the communications team, and is responsible for capturing professional, dynamic photos aimed at engaging multiple audiences including prospective students, current students, staff, faculty, alumni and the community. 

This position will work closely with other members of the team as well as departments across campus. 

The role requires strong photography and photo editing skills.

This position is a one-year term limited position with the possibility of extension based upon available funding. An equipment stipend will be provided by the university for the duration of the term.

• Capture and edit engaging photos for marketing, Reporter (faculty/staff enews), social media, university events and other campus needs.
• Schedule photo shoots using Calendly or other scheduling software.
• Upload photos to digital archiving system including proper naming convention and metadata.
• Propose ideas and collaborate with other communications team members to serve the overall goals of the department.
• Proactively look for opportunities to photograph "life on campus".
• Coach communication interns on basic photography skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong photography skills including the ability to photograph in varying situations such as portraits, headshots, classroom/fieldwork shots, events, staged marketing photos, etc.
• Athletics experience a plus but not required.
• Videography skills are a plus but not required.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and process/edit photos in a timely manner.
• Must be professional, service oriented, creative, self-motivated, highly organized and a team player.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight and multi-task while being productive and efficient.
• While most photoshoots are on UM-Dearborn's campus, candidates must be able/willing to drive to offsite photo shoot locations in the metro Detroit area.

• 3+ years of professional photography experience.
• Proven ability to capture professional, engaging images.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop / Lightroom.
• Experience working in a higher education environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to capture action sports photos preferred but not required.

This is a one-year term limited position with the possibility of extension based upon available funding.
A hybrid work schedule (some hours on campus and some hours working remotely).
Limited evening and weekend work will be expected (with notice).

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 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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.