Athletics Photographer

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Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

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Visual Arts Specialist

Working Title

Athletics Photographer

Working Location (City, State)

Boone, NC

Job Category

3

Position Number

099981

Department

Sports Information - 120950

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per

ADA

. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

License/Certification Required

Essential Job Functions

The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete. The

Athletics Photographer

position reports directly to the Director of Creative Services and works to:

Capture and manage photo content for App State Athletics, including game days, non-game day events, team practices, studio photography shoots, community events and other assignments

Oversee student workers, managing their photo assignments and serving as a mentor and teacher

Uphold brand and preset standards

Ensure consistency of athletics photography across sports and departments

Enhance the artistry and creativity of App State sports photography

Work closely with the Director of Creative Services on photography and visual identity strategy for App State Athletics

Work closely with the creative and external team members, including graphic designers, videographers, communications, marketing, etc.

Interact with sport coaches and student-athletes on photography needs related to recruiting, game days, practices/workouts, program branding, etc.

Assist with shaping the visual storytelling of App State sport programs, student-athletes and coaches

Organize, manage, and process internal and external photography and imaging requests

Collaborate with university photographers

Other duties as assigned

Commitment to and compliance with the University’s and Department of Athletics policies and procedures as well as the Sun Belt Conference and

NCAA

constitutions, bylaws, legislation and regulations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Knowledge and experience with studio lighting and setup

Knowledge and experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.)

Knowledge of both Canon and Sony cameras

Demonstrated creative and artistic ability with visual content

Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time

Proficiency with technology and social media

Must be able to travel and work long hours on occasion

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with organizing photoshoots, managing a photo database and traveling with sports teams

Experience with social media strategy and best practices

Bachelor’s degree

2-3 years of experience in sports photography

Type of Position

Permanent Full-Time

Staff/Non-Faculty

Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type

1.0

Work Schedule/Hours

Varies; Must be able to travel and work long hours on occasion

Number of Hours Per Week

40+

Number of Months Per Year

12

Mandatory Staff

No

Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of a photography and visual arts role. All duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Overall Competency Level

Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN05

Salary Range

Anticipated Hiring Range

$43,888-$44,000

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Technical Solution Development:

Ensure consistency of athletics photography across sports and departments

Enhance the artistry and creativity of App State sports photography

Work closely with the Director of Creative Services on photography and visual identity strategy for App State Athletics

Program Management:

Oversee student workers, managing their photo assignments and serving as a mentor and teacher

Uphold brand and preset standards

Organize, manage, and process internal and external photography and imaging requests

Collaborate with university photographers

Knowledge-Technical:

Capture and manage photo content for App State Athletics, including game days, non-game day events, team practices, studio photography shoots, community events and other assignments

Consultation/Advising:

Assist with shaping the visual storytelling of App State sport programs, student-athletes and coaches

Client/Customer Service:

Work with coaches to create content that follows their vision

Work with every sport’s support team to get the best photos possible

Work with the entire creative team to produce content taken

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 07/16/2024 | | Closing Date | 07/26/2024 | | Competency Level Statement | Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information
• Portfolio | | Search Chair Name | Joey Jones | | Search Chair Email | jonesj7@appstate.edu | | Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web) | | Posting Number | 201502673P | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... |

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. List of References with Contact Information 4. Link to Portfolio Optional Documents

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