Texas A&M University is hiring : Photographer in Bryan

Job Details Job Title : Photographer

Agency : Texas A&M Transportation Institute

Department : Communications Division (Graphic Design)

Proposed Minimum Salary : Commensurate

Job Location : Bryan, Texas

Job Type : Staff

Overview The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and a member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

The TTI Communications team, composed of 30 skilled professionals, offers a wide range of services to support researchers, project proposals, campaigns, and active research initiatives. We specialize in creating high-quality marketing and technical deliverables, including websites, brochures, guidebooks, manuals, interactive presentations, videos, and social media content or campaigns. Our team is organized into specialized service areas to meet a wide range of project needs :

Creative Services – Graphic Design, Photography, Video Shooting and Production

Communications Content – Writing and Editing, Social Media and Public Relations

Website Design and Development

Library Services

Business Services – print shop

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

Entrepreneurial culture

Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty

Ability to work with nationally recognized experts

Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals

Premier office and research facilities and equipment

Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground

Outstanding research support services

Hybrid work environment / telecommuting

Flexible work hours

Family friendly

High staff retention rates

Leadership development and wellness programs

Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

What you need to know

This position has the flexibility of a hybrid remote option with two days in the TTI Headquarters building at RELLIS campus in Bryan, TX. This can be discussed further during the interview process.

The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Job Responsibilities Photography : Plan and coordinate photo shoots, including location scouting, determining lighting, background and equipment. Work with graphic designers and creative director to develop concepts. Photo assignments may include special event coverage, documentation of research, lab sessions, conferences, studio portraits, and still life compositions. (Approximately 50% of duties)

Archive and Maintain Photo Database : Archive and document photos, download images, transfer files to the TTI Photoshelter database, document shoot details, apply keywords, and make digital adjustments in Adobe Photoshop. Respond to client requests for file retrieval and searches. (Approximately 25%)

Project Coordination : Manage workflow, scheduling, provide regular progress reports to supervisors, and enter work orders with time tracking. (Approximately 10%)

External Shoots : Conduct shoots for other system clients as requested. (Approximately 5%)

Videography : Provide back-up to video staff as needed. (Approximately 5%)

Other duties as assigned. (Approximately 5%)

Education and Experience Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of training and experience.

2 years related work experience in commercial, news, or industrial photography.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong organizational skills, effective oral communication and writing abilities, and a positive public relations attitude. Willingness to assume additional responsibilities. Punctual, reliable, attentive to detail, and committed to excellence. Ability to work with others and independently with minimal instruction. Multi-tasking and cooperative work style.

Preferred Qualifications Experience communicating with a wide variety of people face to face and over the phone.

5-10 years of photography experience across multiple scenarios (portraits, events, technical labs, social media).

Video shooting and editing skills

Marketing and communications strategy experience

Experience as an independent photographer or supervisor

Physical Requirements Ability to perform common office functions.

Ability to frequently communicate with others in the workplace.

Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.

Ability to travel for assignments.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

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