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Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Collections Photographer to join the Digital Production Group in Digital Library Systems and Services. The Libraries' values are rooted in a commitment to mutual respect, the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant. We seek a team member who is ready to apply their skills and share their perspectives.
ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES:
Stanford University Libraries are a dynamic network of resources, spaces and subject experts assembled with the mission to stimulate intellectual curiosity, sustain academic research and support teaching and learning. With over 12 million items, 50 subject specialists and 20 campus libraries, the opportunities for contributing to and transforming scholarship are infinite. By joining Stanford University Libraries, you will become a part of a vibrant, learning community of dedicated professionals who are committed to the important work of advancing scholarship.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Collections Photographer to join Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS). The Collections Photographer performs digital imaging of collection materials for research, exhibition, publication, and online access and discovery. They execute professional- and production-level digital capture using a variety of hardware, software, and methodologies. They also perform post-processing of image files to specifications set by the cultural heritage imaging community, and organize completed projects and files for accessioning into the Stanford Digital Repository. They engage with the cultural heritage community to contribute to the profession and to stay abreast of the latest developments in imaging technologies and practices.
This position is part of the Digital Production Group, a unit within Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS). The DPG team plays a leading role in supporting SUL’s programmatic efforts to digitize collection materials for preservation and access by Stanford faculty, students, researchers and other library patrons. Further, DLSS on the whole develops a range of systems and provides a suite of digital services that together enable the Stanford community and researchers around the world to discover, access and use the variety of digital collection content acquired, cataloged and preserved by the Stanford University Libraries.
The DPG team regularly works with curators, archivists and other staff across the libraries on digitization projects. Expertise in the proper handling of historic, rare, and unique materials undergoing digitization is important. Demonstrated experience and skill in the studio photography of special collections objects, such as rare books or similar artifacts, is highly desirable.
The work schedule is 40 hours per week (8 AM – 5 PM or similar). This role is based in Green Library on Stanford’s historic campus in Stanford, California. The work arrangement is on-site with the possibility of negotiating “work from home” on a pre-arranged basis. The position has potential for renewal.
Approved budgeted annual salary not to exceed: $104,500
CORE DUTIES:
- Research, prepare and produce digital media for instruction, promotional programs, location and studio programs, live video conferences and webcasts, live-on-tape studio, and/or other communicative purposes for both internal and external audiences.
- Partner with clients on strategic and creative approaches to projects involving abstract or technical content to meet objectives and within time and cost constraints: articulating the production process and expectations, communicating issues, providing status updates, and suggesting appropriate methods for improvement.
- Develop and market digital services to internal and external clients to create visual content, including video and images and provide best practice standards that foster photographic and video excellence.
- Manage all aspects of capturing, recording, and transmitting of all digital media productions, video and/or images.
- Make recommendations for purchases and repairs of digital media equipment. Diagnose and resolve digital media system problems. Create cost estimates for different equipment options. Provide stewardship of university resources.
- May be responsible for producing remote multi-camera programs, supervising field crews and managing technical aspects and overall approach for productions, including all collateral.
- May produce high-quality post-production and editing to ensure a quality product and an accurate depiction of content. May review and edit masters to meet the needs of the client(s) and/or producer and properly store, label, and archive of masters and edited masters.
- May produce high-quality digital surrogates of fragile and/or rare materials or other analog sources for access, display, and preservation purposes using a variety of equipment.
- May set up, operate and troubleshoot on a variety of equipment including but not limited to; video cameras, video projection, video conferencing, still photography, analog and digital audio recording. May train or provide guidance to other staff.
- May act as liaison with vendors, develop strategies, workflows and rate cards for clients, identify competitive pricing for products and services and close projects for billings.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced technical experience using digital media equipment, video creation, editing software, and/or digital media control software.
- Strong knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery and other production formats.
- Broad knowledge of all aspects of professional quality productions, including field and studio camera, lighting, sound and editing.
- Understanding of online video environment and online distribution.
- Demonstrated ability to perform repairs on a wide variety of audio, visual and computer equipment.
- Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary.
- Ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects within tight deadlines, excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- May require experience planning, coordinating, and executing archival digitization projects.
INTRODUCTION
Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Collections Photographer to join the Digital Production Group in Digital Library Systems and Services. The Libraries' values are rooted in a commitment to mutual respect, the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant. We seek a team member who is ready to apply their skills and share their perspectives.
ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES:
Stanford University Libraries are a dynamic network of resources, spaces and subject experts assembled with the mission to stimulate intellectual curiosity, sustain academic research and support teaching and learning. With over 12 million items, 50 subject specialists and 20 campus libraries, the opportunities for contributing to and transforming scholarship are infinite. By joining Stanford University Libraries, you will become a part of a vibrant, learning community of dedicated professionals who are committed to the important work of advancing scholarship.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Collections Photographer to join Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS). The Collections Photographer performs digital imaging of collection materials for research, exhibition, publication, and online access and discovery. They execute professional- and production-level digital capture using a variety of hardware, software, and methodologies. They also perform post-processing of image files to specifications set by the cultural heritage imaging community, and organize completed projects and files for accessioning into the Stanford Digital Repository. They engage with the cultural heritage community to contribute to the profession and to stay abreast of the latest developments in imaging technologies and practices.
This position is part of the Digital Production Group, a unit within Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS). The DPG team plays a leading role in supporting SUL’s programmatic efforts to digitize collection materials for preservation and access by Stanford faculty, students, researchers and other library patrons. Further, DLSS on the whole develops a range of systems and provides a suite of digital services that together enable the Stanford community and researchers around the world to discover, access and use the variety of digital collection content acquired, cataloged and preserved by the Stanford University Libraries.
The DPG team regularly works with curators, archivists and other staff across the libraries on digitization projects. Expertise in the proper handling of historic, rare, and unique materials undergoing digitization is important. Demonstrated experience and skill in the studio photography of special collections objects, such as rare books or similar artifacts, is highly desirable.
The work schedule is 40 hours per week (8 AM – 5 PM or similar). This role is based in Green Library on Stanford’s historic campus in Stanford, California. The work arrangement is on-site with the possibility of negotiating “work from home” on a pre-arranged basis. The position has potential for renewal.
Approved budgeted annual salary not to exceed: $104,500
CORE DUTIES:
- Research, prepare and produce digital media for instruction, promotional programs, location and studio programs, live video conferences and webcasts, live-on-tape studio, and/or other communicative purposes for both internal and external audiences.
- Partner with clients on strategic and creative approaches to projects involving abstract or technical content to meet objectives and within time and cost constraints: articulating the production process and expectations, communicating issues, providing status updates, and suggesting appropriate methods for improvement.
- Develop and market digital services to internal and external clients to create visual content, including video and images and provide best practice standards that foster photographic and video excellence.
- Manage all aspects of capturing, recording, and transmitting of all digital media productions, video and/or images.
- Make recommendations for purchases and repairs of digital media equipment. Diagnose and resolve digital media system problems. Create cost estimates for different equipment options. Provide stewardship of university resources.
- May be responsible for producing remote multi-camera programs, supervising field crews and managing technical aspects and overall approach for productions, including all collateral.
- May produce high-quality post-production and editing to ensure a quality product and an accurate depiction of content. May review and edit masters to meet the needs of the client(s) and/or producer and properly store, label, and archive of masters and edited masters.
- May produce high-quality digital surrogates of fragile and/or rare materials or other analog sources for access, display, and preservation purposes using a variety of equipment.
- May set up, operate and troubleshoot on a variety of equipment including but not limited to; video cameras, video projection, video conferencing, still photography, analog and digital audio recording. May train or provide guidance to other staff.
- May act as liaison with vendors, develop strategies, workflows and rate cards for clients, identify competitive pricing for products and services and close projects for billings.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced technical experience using digital media equipment, video creation, editing software, and/or digital media control software.
- Strong knowledge in production techniques including videography, compression and file delivery and other production formats.
- Broad knowledge of all aspects of professional quality productions, including field and studio camera, lighting, sound and editing.
- Understanding of online video environment and online distribution.
- Demonstrated ability to perform repairs on a wide variety of audio, visual and computer equipment.
- Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative setup or workarounds if necessary.
- Ability to manage a variety of simultaneous projects within tight deadlines, excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- May require experience planning, coordinating, and executing archival digitization projects.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Photo Editor
Build a portfolio that documents specialty
PERM requires your employer to define a specific role that justifies sponsoring a foreign worker. A portfolio organized by specialty, retouching, color grading, or editorial work, helps your employer write a job description tight enough to survive DOL recruitment scrutiny.
Target studios with dedicated HR infrastructure
Smaller creative shops rarely have immigration counsel on retainer. Focus your search on publishers, advertising agencies, and production companies large enough to have handled PERM filings before. Prior green card sponsorship history signals an employer who understands the multi-year commitment.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Start there to identify photo and media companies that have already navigated PERM filings for creative professionals like you.
Check prevailing wage before you negotiate
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the wage floor your offer must meet for PERM certification to clear.
File your I-140 before changing employers
Once your employer submits your I-140 petition, your priority date locks in. If you need to change jobs after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing that date.
Align your O*NET profile to your actual duties
PERM job descriptions are tested against O*NET occupational standards. If your day-to-day duties include digital asset management or compositing, confirm those tasks appear in your O*NET profile match. Misalignment between listed duties and standard occupation tasks can trigger a DOL audit.
Green Card Photo Editor: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Photo Editor qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-2 applies if your role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in photography or digital imaging. EB-3 covers Photo Editors with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or skilled workers with at least two years of documented professional experience. Your employer's attorney will determine which category fits the role and your credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Photo Editor?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year with an annual lottery. Employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no lottery, though per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries like India or China can face significant priority-date backlogs. The PERM process also adds a mandatory DOL recruitment test and prevailing wage determination before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 petition.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Photo Editor candidates?
PERM requires your employer to run a good-faith recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role before sponsoring a foreign national. For a Photo Editor, that typically includes print and online job postings and documentation of all applicants reviewed. The job description used in recruitment must closely match the O*NET occupation profile and the duties you'll actually perform.
How do I find employers who have sponsored green cards for Photo Editors?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Filtering for media, advertising, and publishing employers who have completed prior PERM filings narrows your search to companies that already understand the process and are more likely to sponsor again.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your new role is in the same or a similar occupation under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers without losing your priority date or restarting from PERM. If you change before the 180-day threshold, your employer must restart the entire PERM and I-140 process, though an already-approved I-140 priority date can often be carried over to the new petition.