Responsibilities

• The University of Vermont’s Strategic Communications team is seeking a Photo Content Producer to serve as the institution’s lead still photographer and a key contributor to brand‑level visual storytelling.
• The role focuses primarily on photography, capturing compelling images that bring the UVM community to life across digital, editorial, and marketing channels, while also providing limited video support as part of a collaborative creative team.
• Working closely with the Creative Director, Video Content Producer, and campus partners, the Photo Content Producer develops and executes visual stories that support recruitment, engagement, research visibility, and fundraising priorities.
• The position combines hands‑on photography with creative planning, editing, asset management, and mentorship of student employees.
• Ideal candidates bring strong visual judgment, collaborative instincts, and experience working in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments, with a portfolio that demonstrates thoughtful storytelling and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Five or more years of professional experience in photography, including demonstrated expertise in capturing and editing still imagery in a professional or institutional context.
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing a wide range of photographic work, subjects, and visual storytelling approaches.
• Demonstrated proficiency with professional photography equipment and post‑production tools.
• Experience working across digital platforms, including web and social media, with an understanding of platform-specific visual requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Preferred

• Experience producing photography for marketing, communications, or editorial use within established brand guidelines is desirable.
• Experience working with digital asset management (DAM) platforms such as PhotoShelter or similar systems is desirable.
• Experience creating and preparing visual assets for digital and social media platforms is desirable.
• Experience working within a higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex organizational environment is desirable.