Photographer - Hrly / Int POOL

Job Summary

California State University, Long Beach is creating a pool of qualified photographers for temporary, on-call assignments. Photographers in this pool will support a variety of projects, producing high-quality visual content for both digital and print platforms. Assignments will vary in length and scope and may include event coverage, portraits, marketing campaigns, or campus life features. Responsibilities include capturing still or motion imagery, editing and processing photos, and managing photography equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities are centered around photographic production and support, but are not limited to, and may include :

• Capturing high-quality still images for instructional, promotional, or multimedia use.
• Setting up, testing, and operating photography equipment and lighting.
• Assisting with or leading photo shoots, including staging, props, and scene composition.
• Editing and processing digital or film photography using image editing software.
• Maintaining organized archives of visual assets and photo libraries.
• Collaborating with production teams, faculty, or staff to meet visual and content objectives.
• Providing technical guidance or supervision in photography-related tasks and workflows.

Classification :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Media Production Specialists are placed into one of three skill levels based on the scope, complexity, and responsibility of the work they perform.

Education and Experience

Media Production Specialist (I) : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and six months of related professional or technical experience required.

Media Production Specialist (II) : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related professional or technical experience required.

Media Production Specialist (III) : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related professional or technical experience required.

Compensation

CSU Classification Range :

Time Base

This is an hourly, temporary position with assignments offered as needed. Inclusion in the pool doesn't guarantee employment, but selected candidates may be contacted when opportunities arise. Assignment lengths vary based on operational needs, ranging from a few days to up to one year.

Physical Summary

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.