STEPS College Photographer/Videographer

Job Title
STEPS College Photographer/Videographer


Requisition Number
TE09083


Department Name
8E000:College of Arts & Sciences


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$25/hr


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

Bachelors



Required Related Experience

Photography & Photography equipment, Videography, Adobe Suite (Premier, Photoshop, Lightroom)



Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; carrying or lifting light-weight objects



Shift

M-F 8-5pm, some nights or weekends depending on event coverage



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky’s College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a creative and detail-oriented STEPS Photographer to join our communications and marketing team. This role will capture the people, places, and events that define the College and support its storytelling across digital and print platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Photograph events, portraits, research, and campus life.
• Edit and organize images for web, social media, and publications.
• Create short video reels for social media.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and videographers to enhance college communications.

Qualifications:

• Strong portfolio of portrait, event, and editorial photography.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to help showcase the impact of the College of Arts and Sciences through compelling visual storytelling.

Please upload examples from your portfolio or link to your portfolio in Specific Request 1.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Photography & Photography equipment, Videography, Adobe Suite (Premier, Photoshop, Lightroom)



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/12/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.