NorthWest Arkansas Community College is hiring : Photographer / Videographer in Lit

Photographer / Videographer page is loaded## Photographer / Videographerlocations : Benton County Campus, Arkansastime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition id : JR-1045NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.Under direction of the Director of Communications and Public Relations, the Photographer / Videographer will execute work in support of NWACC’s Public Relations and Marketing departments on a variety of projects. The Photographer / Videographer will take and edit photos and videos for NWACC’s Public Relations and Marketing department. They will provide content for NWACC’s marketing efforts such as social media, digital ads, website, special events and more. This position is also responsible for taking photos for campus events for department and college use. In most cases, this position will be the sole staff member responsible for taking and editing photos and video, but in some instances, such as larger events, there may be additional support. This is an onsite position, no remote work.

• Essential Duties :
• Capture, edit, and produce photos and videos for social media, website, digital / print ads, and other marketing platforms.
• Plan and create promotional videos, including scouting, interviewing, storyboarding, storytelling, production, editing, and branding to engage target audiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Public Relations to develop compelling visual narratives that highlight the college, its divisions, programs, and events.
• Provide photography and videography coverage of college events, including headshots of students and employees, ensuring timely delivery of edited materials.
• Schedule and execute photoshoots in alignment with marketing standards, while building and maintaining the college’s public-facing photo library (SharePoint and Flickr) with organized, metadata-tagged files.
• Monitor college announcements and calendars to ensure comprehensive event coverage and deliver photos / videos to event leads within established timelines.
• Lead biannual training sessions for faculty, staff, and student workers on basic photography and videography techniques.
• Maintain and manage photography / videography equipment, recommending upkeep and repairs, while ensuring reliable attendance and strong professional collaboration.
• Any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Rate of Pay : $21.00 per hour \
• Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position.
• Completed applications received by 10 / 13 / 2025 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
• Minimum Qualifications :
• Associate degree in photography, videography, or related field
• At least two years of experience in marketing or public relation photography
• Will consider substitution of degree requirements based on verified experience
• Portfolio with examples of work
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro) and Final Cut Pro in a Mac environment, with strong knowledge of digital photography / videography, color grading, and evolving social media platforms.
• Experience in commercial, lifestyle, and public relations photography, including environmental portraits; skilled at staging, posing, and directing subjects during shoots.
• Hands-on expertise with professional equipment (studio lights, flash, microphones, etc.) and ability to manage multiple complex projects, events, and campaigns simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills; detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to deadlines, flexibility for occasional evening / weekend events, ability to work on-site, and possession (or willingness to obtain) FAA Part 107 Drone Certification.
• Physical Demands / Work Environment :
• The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is : Frequently :
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking Constantly :
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• TalkingThe worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and / or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes. Employee will need to be able to transport a tripod and lights to photo / video shoot locations as needed.
• Environmental Conditions :
• The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, it offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training that can lead to careers in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, construction and more. NWACC faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students and helping them develop intellectually, personally and interpersonally. NWACC professors are exceptional scholars who mentor traditional and nontraditional students within a campus and online environment that values and encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most economically stable regions in the nation and serves as the base of operations for Walmart, Tyson Foods Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Their close proximity to the college offers opportunities for internships, career training and post-graduation employment, as well as access to world-class art, culture and entertainment. Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains also offer wonderful outdoor experiences and hiking trails within a short drive of the college. With its strong economy, beautiful surroundings and high-end amenities, Northwest Arkansas is also often ranked by publications as one of the nation's best places to live. With its steady growth in population, it's on track to soon become one of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Such growth has increased cultural diversity, as well as opportunities to support various cultural events, cuisine, businesses and services. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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