Specialist II - Athletic Photographer

| | Occupational Category | Technical/Para-Professional | | Department | IMC Athletics External Engagement | | Division | Integrated Marketing Communications | | Open Date | 03/16/2026 | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Educational and Experience Requirement |
Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, photography, art, or a related field preferred. Two years of relevant experience in photography, sports media, or related fields. A combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered. | | Nature & Purpose of Position |
Performs specialist duties and assists the Department of Athletics and the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Division by capturing high-quality images of athletic events, student-athletes, coaches, and related university activities. | | Primary Responsibilities |
Captures professional-quality photography of athletic events, practices, and promotional activities. Assists with videography tasks, including filming, editing, and assembling highlight reels or promotional content. Supports Graphics Designers and Graphics Coordinators by providing images for print, digital, and web content. Edits and retouches images for various uses, including social media, publications, and marketing materials. Organizes and maintain photography and video archives. Works collaboratively with athletics staff, students, and other university personnel to meet project needs. Performs other related duties as assigned | | Other Specifications |
Knowledge of photography equipment and digital imaging software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or equivalent) required. Videography skills, including filming and basic editing, are a plus. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and reliability. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for games and events. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Experience in a university or collegiate athletics environment is a plus but not required. Maintains contacts with personnel. Requires a general knowledge of standard office functions. Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices. Must be able to use standard office software. Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive nature. | | Full Time Part Time | Full Time | | Position Number | | | Quicklink | https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings... |

EEO Statement

| EEO Statement |
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Media Presentation 2. Letter of Recommendation 1

Screening Questions

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1. * How did you learn about this position?

   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
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   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
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4. * Please describe your experience photographing athletic events or other fast‑paced environments. In your response, include: The types of events you have covered, the equipment you typically use, an example of a challenging moment you needed to capture and how you approached it.

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