Classification Title:
Photographer (Regional-South Florida)
Classification Minimum 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.
Job Description:
The Photographer (Regional – South Florida) serves as a professional photographer, limited videographer, and image archivist for the UF/IFAS Communications strategic digital content team. This role is responsible for producing high-quality visual content that supports teaching, research, Extension, and public engagement initiatives across the state.
Using advanced photography and digital media techniques, the Photographer creates compelling visual stories that highlight UF/IFAS programs, faculty, and impact. This position also contributes to social media outreach and maintains a robust, searchable image archive for organizational use.
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Communications team (UF/IFAS Communications) amplifies the reach of scientific knowledge with words, technology, art, and video to be more accessible to an array of audiences, wherever they are. We focus on building awareness of UF/IFAS experts and expertise. We strive to showcase how UF/IFAS embodies the teaching, research, and service elements of the UF mission in its daily work and direct interaction with key audiences – students, stakeholders, and residents.
Expected Salary:
$22.12 per hour; commensurate with experience and skills
Required Qualifications:
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.
Preferred:
This position requires professional photojournalism, studio, or public relations photography experience as evidenced by a portfolio of published work in print or online publications.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your resume and work sample(s) or a link to your portfolio.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Valid driver’s license required within 60 days of hire.
Health Assessment Required:
No
