Photographer

Photographer (Regional - South Florida)

Company: University of Florida Location: North Port-Sarasota Area, Florida (Remote, with frequent travel within South Florida) Contract: Permanent Salary: $22.12 per hour

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Communications is seeking a skilled Photographer to join their strategic digital content team. This role is crucial for producing high-quality visual content that supports teaching, research, Extension, and public engagement initiatives across the state.

About the Role

As a professional photographer with limited videography capabilities, you will be responsible for creating compelling visual stories that highlight UF/IFAS programs, faculty, and impact. You will utilize advanced photography and digital media techniques to produce content for both print and digital platforms, contributing to social media outreach and maintaining a robust, searchable image archive.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture high-resolution images for editorial, promotional, and public-facing use.
• Plan and execute photo assignments independently or collaboratively.
• Determine optimal composition, lighting, and camera settings.
• Produce occasional high-quality video content.
• 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, applying metadata and managing file storage.
• Upload and manage image galleries in internal databases and retrieve visual assets upon request.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and studio organization.
• Participate in content planning meetings and collaborate with communications partners.
• Identify and recommend visual content opportunities aligned with social and digital trends.

Requirements

• 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.
• Professional photojournalism, studio, or public relations photography experience, evidenced by a portfolio of published work.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and other digital imaging technology and software applications.
• Technical knowledge of photography and digital camera equipment, including a thorough understanding of camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) for desired photographic results.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills, capable of producing high-quality work under deadlines.
• Valid driver's license required within 60 days of hire.

Work Environment

• Frequent travel (approximately 60%) throughout South Florida.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required for events.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, including heat and humidity.

What We Offer

• A permanent position with the University of Florida.
• The opportunity to contribute to impactful educational and research initiatives.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

To apply, please submit your resume and work sample(s) or a link to your portfolio.