Communications, Staff Photographer

Title: Communications, Staff Photographer

Employee Classification: Athletic Program Asst Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Athletics

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Athletic Admin

Department: UNT-Athletics-Gen-220000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Conference. North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for conceptualizing visual ways to illustrate ideas and subjects and to photograph and edit photography. This individual in this role uses their creative eye and technical skills to identify and capture commercial style images that help tell the story of UNT Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Sports photography experience
Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of photographic needs within UNT Athletics 
• Create plan for display of largescale graphics displayed throughout athletics facilities 
• Oversees student photographer program. Assists in the training and professional development of fulltime staff and student workers 
• Schedules and executes a large variety of photography assignments including athletic competitions, special events, and studio photography 
• Effectively and efficiently labels and archives all images, both past and present. Fulfills internal and external media photography requests 
• Assists the athletic department creative and communications team with content and graphic creation to elevate the UNT Athletics brand 
• Provides up to date images of current student athletes to assist with branding including but not limited to INFLCR and Create photo galleries on MeanGreenSports.com 
• Support digital media staff with photo contribution and curation for UNT social media accounts 
• Develop schedule and pr