Description: Pratt Institute's Communications and Marketing division seeks a staff Photographer/Photo Editor who will be a key member of the Creative Services team. The Photographer/Photo Editor reports to the Photo and Video Production Manager and is responsible for producing photo projects from concept to completion. The position requires a high degree of organizational, collaboration, and communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of the Institute: students, faculty and administration. This full-time position is considered to be hybrid, with the opportunity for remote work and a minimum requirement of 2 days per week of in-person work on our Brooklyn campus. There is occasional travel to our Manhattan campus, along with various shoot locations throughout the New York/Metro area. Hours can be flexible/asynchronous when needed, as there will be evening and weekend assignments.
Job Requirements
Working closely with Director of Creative services and Photo and Video Production Manager in producing photo assets within communications and marketing strategies.
Expertise in digital photography and Adobe Creative Suite photo processing and editing.
Experience with environmental portraiture, editorial, event and landscape photography.
Maintain editing, processing, retouching, color correcting, and archiving all files in an organized manner.
Experience establishing and maintaining photo archival systems and best practices.
Diverse visual style with strong sense of composition.
Ability to quickly learn new production tools and news shooting styles.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team, independently, and under close direction.
Demonstrate strong photographic skills to ensure all content meets standards for institutional integrity and production quality.
Ability to process and deliver images in a timely manner.
Conduct photo research for a variety of social and website features and departmental projects.
Able to work independently with good communication skills.
Knowledge of Google Drive, Google Workspace, Slack and Asana.
Qualifications:
Expert knowledge of photo production including research, concepting, editing and post-production. At least 2-3 years of professional experience.
Experience producing photo assets within communications and marketing strategies.
Detail-oriented with clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, as well in a team situation and with clients, working under pressure, and juggling multiple stages of development are required.
Familiarity with the Higher Education sector is a plus.
SALARY is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $66,000-70,000.
Generous Benefits:
403B Retirement Program
Supplemental Retirement Account
Tuition Benefits for Employees and Dependents
Tuition Exchange Program
Summer hours
Flexible Spending Accounts - commuter, medical, dependent care
Childcare Benefit
Basic life and AD&D insurance provided by Pratt
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage
Paid time off - winter break, vacation days, sick leave, and major holidays off
Additional Perks - free entry to select museums and cultural institutions, free use of campus recreation facilities.
About Pratt Institute:
Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Institutes impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratts campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
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The mission of Pratt Institute is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. Pratt seeks to instill in all graduates aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise. With a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, a Pratt education blends theory with creative application in preparing graduates to become leaders in their professions. Pratt enrolls a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential.
