Photographer

The Photographer (Regional – South Florida) is a professional photographer responsible for creating high-quality visual content, including photography and occasional videography, to support UF/IFAS Communications' digital content, outreach, and archival efforts across South Florida.

Location: South Florida (preferably central South Florida, e.g., Hendry, Collier, Glades, Lee counties)

Salary: $22.12 per hour

Responsibilities

• Capture high-resolution images for editorial, promotional, and public-facing use across print and digital platforms
• Plan and execute photo assignments independently or collaboratively
• Determine composition, lighting, and camera settings to achieve desired visual outcomes
• Produce occasional high-quality video content to support storytelling efforts
• Edit RAW images using Adobe Creative Suite and related software
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and communications teams to plan and execute assignments
• Ensure visual content aligns with UF/IFAS branding and storytelling goals
• Maintain and organize a large-scale digital archive of images
• Apply metadata, manage file storage systems, and ensure long-term accessibility
• Upload and manage image galleries in internal databases
• Retrieve and distribute visual assets upon request
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and studio organization
• Participate in content planning meetings with the strategic digital content team
• Collaborate with UF/IFAS Communications and University communications partners
• Identify and recommend visual content opportunities aligned with social and digital trends

Requirements

• A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience
• Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience

Additional Information

• This is an off-campus/remote position based in South Florida due to the need for frequent travel throughout South Florida.
• The preferred candidate's residence will be located in the central portion of South Florida, for example, in Hendry, Collier, Glades, Lee, or other centrally located South Florida county.
• Expected Salary: $22.12 per hour; commensurate with experience and skills.
• Must be very familiar with Adobe Photoshop and other digital imaging technology and software applications.
• Must possess technical knowledge of photography and digital camera equipment, specifically, a thorough understanding of how camera lens aperture, camera shutter speeds and ISO settings determine intentional and desired photographic results.
• Must be self-motivated with extensive interpersonal skills, who can produce high quality work under deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license required within 60 days of hire.
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
• No health assessment required.