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Advertising/Posting Title Photo Content Producer

Posting Summary

The University of Vermont’s Strategic Communications team is seeking a Photo Content Producer to serve as the institution’s lead still photographer and a key contributor to brand‑level visual storytelling. This role focuses primarily on photography, capturing compelling images that bring the UVM community to life across digital, editorial, and marketing channels, while also providing limited video support as part of a collaborative creative team. Working closely with the Creative Director, Video Content Producer, and campus partners, the Photo Content Producer develops and executes visual stories that support recruitment, engagement, research visibility, and fundraising priorities. The position combines hands‑on photography with creative planning, editing, asset management, and mentorship of student employees. Ideal candidates bring strong visual judgment, collaborative instincts, and experience working in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments, with a portfolio that demonstrates thoughtful storytelling and technical excellence.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Five or more years of professional experience in photography, including demonstrated expertise in capturing and editing still imagery in a professional or institutional context.
- Demonstrated portfolio showcasing a wide range of photographic work, subjects, and visual storytelling approaches.
- Demonstrated proficiency with professional photography equipment and post‑production tools.
- Experience working across digital platforms, including web and social media, with an understanding of platform-specific visual requirements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Desirable Qualifications

- Experience producing photography for marketing, communications, or editorial use within established brand guidelines is desirable.
- Experience working with digital asset management (DAM) platforms such as PhotoShelter or similar systems is desirable.
- Experience creating and preparing visual assets for digital and social media platforms is desirable.
- Experience working within a higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex organizational environment is desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range $60,000 to $70,000

Other Information

Special Conditions Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 03/26/2026

Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Title Video and Broadcasting PC3 X

Posting Number S6023PO

Department University Marketing/30571

Position Number 00027843

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12