Associate Director / Photography

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Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Associate Director / Photography is a key member the Virginia Tech Athletics Brand Advancement team, which is charged with creating connections and memorable experiences for our student-athletes and fans while continuing to elevate the Virginia Tech brand. This role will serve as the primary athletics department photographer while also cultivating a team of undergraduate students who will support the photography operations to serve all 22 sports, as well as internal department units. Responsibilities will include capturing and producing high-quality, versatile photography, supporting future student-athlete recruitment efforts of teams and maintaining a successful storage, archiving and distribution process for photography assets.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in photography, digital media, film, communications or related field with relevant experience, or a master's degree.
Experiential understanding of industry-standards regarding cameras, camera settings, sports photography requirements and lighting equipment with ability to adapt to new technologies and methods as the field evolves.
Proven ability to capture and produce versatile, high-quality photography that aligns with collegiate athletics branding.
Assist in managing the creative workflow, including helping to organize and lead photoshoots.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions; strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as in a self-directed and productive manner.
Ability to work in a quick-paced work environment with tight deadlines with skills to adapt and pivot, as necessary.
Working knowledge of appropriate NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations as it pertains to area of responsibility.

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Associate Director / Photography is a key member the Virginia Tech Athletics Brand Advancement team, which is charged with creating connections and memorable experiences for our student-athletes and fans while continuing to elevate the Virginia Tech brand. This role will serve as the primary athletics department photographer while also cultivating a team of undergraduate students who will support the photography operations to serve all 22 sports, as well as internal department units. Responsibilities will include capturing and producing high-quality, versatile photography, supporting future student-athlete recruitment efforts of teams and maintaining a successful storage, archiving and distribution process for photography assets.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in photography, digital media, film, communications or related field with relevant experience, or a master's degree.
Experiential understanding of industry-standards regarding cameras, camera settings, sports photography requirements and lighting equipment with ability to adapt to new technologies and methods as the field evolves.
Proven ability to capture and produce versatile, high-quality photography that aligns with collegiate athletics branding.
Assist in managing the creative workflow, including helping to organize and lead photoshoots.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions; strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as in a self-directed and productive manner.
Ability to work in a quick-paced work environment with tight deadlines with skills to adapt and pivot, as necessary.
Working knowledge of appropriate NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations as it pertains to area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading and instructing a group of undergraduate students.
Photography experience working in NCAA Division I, professional sports or equivalent.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

11 / 18 / 2025

Additional Information

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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