Photographer and Videographer-Communications & Marketing

University of Tennessee Open · verified Sep 13, 2026

Memphis Full-time Mid-level Video Production

Mid-level Video Production role at University of Tennessee. Memphis · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll plan and produce visual content for marketing, advertising, public relations, web, email, social media, and presentations
You'll shape the look of university photos and videos, then edit them to meet UT Health Sciences brand standards
You'll coordinate visual requests across university units, freelancers, Communications and Marketing staff, and clients
You'll run shoots, manage project priorities, and deliver work for campaigns, press releases, and publications
You'll organize the media library and help students, faculty, and staff capture strong, on-brand content

What you bring

Bring a bachelor's degree in art, visual communications, videography, photography, journalism, film, or a related field
Have at least one year of relevant professional photography and videography experience
Use DSLRs and professional equipment, with skills in lighting, audio, composition, and visual storytelling
Edit with Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects
Hold a valid driver's license and be available for evening and weekend work when needed

Who this fits

You’ll suit a hands-on visual communications role that combines shooting, editing, creative direction, project coordination, and staff training. The position is in Memphis, requires a bachelor's transcript, and may involve evening and weekend work.

From the employer

Market Range: 09

Hiring Salary: $22.77/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor- Communications and Marketing, the Photographer and Videographer takes and edits photos and videos for the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. This position plans, shoots, edits, and creates content and creative photos and videos for marketing and advertising, public relations, website, email, social media communications, and presentations. This position implements and regulates UT Health Sciences brand standards in the videos produced.

Manages photography and videography needs for the university and its units, including coordination of freelancers and the Communications and Marketing staff taking photos/video.
Plans, shoots, edits, and creates content and creative photos and videos for marketing, advertising, public relations, website, email, social media, communications, presentations, etc.
Manages and makes decisions about the style of photos and videos that are taken and produced on behalf of the university.
Ensures consistency and creative, stylistic, and branding standards are met.
Participates in brainstorming, planning, and strategy sessions with Communications and Marketing staff and clients.
Create visual content that supports UT Health Sciences campaigns and initiatives and edit photos/videos as needed.
Provides creative content for websites and social media channels.
Manages projects and prioritizes work to meet deadlines.
Plans and executes photo shoots for press releases and publications.
Catalogs and maintains provided photos/videos.
Trains and provides expertise to students, faculty, and staff as needed to capture photos/videos that are engaging, appropriate, and high quality for maintaining the university brand.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Visual Communications, Videography, Photography, Journalism, Film, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of relevant photography and videography experience in professional communications, graphic design, advertising/marketing, or a similar environment. Must have a valid Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to take high-quality, professional photos using DSLRs and professional photo equipment.
Photo and video editing and production skills using Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
Knowledge of lighting for photo, video, and audio production using DSLRs (preferably Canon systems) and audio recorders.
Visual composition skills with the ability to conceptualize and produce storytelling video productions.
Knowledge to effectively use organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.
Knowledge to distribute videos via YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, OneDrive, etc.
Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.
Ability to edit photos/video and provide those edited files to the client timely.