University Photographer

University Photographer

Department: Branding

Role Summary:

The University Photographer is primarily responsible for capturing high-quality photographs that authentically represent the university’s academic, research, and campus life. In addition to photography, the role supports video content creation, live streaming of major events, student storytelling initiatives, and coordination with faculty and laboratories to strengthen the university’s visual presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture professional photography of academic events, conferences, convocation, and institutional activities
• Document student life, campus culture, sports, and extracurricular activities
• Photograph faculty, leadership, visiting dignitaries, and staff
• Create visual documentation of campus infrastructure, laboratories, libraries, and research facilities
• Maintain high technical and aesthetic standards aligned with university brand guidelines
• Create short and medium-format video content across campus (events, student life, faculty and research visuals)
• Support setup and basic operation of YouTube Live / live streaming for major events and conferences in coordination with IT/AV teams
• Coordinate with faculty members, research centers, and laboratories to capture authentic visuals of research activities and facilities
• Manage and curate student storytelling initiatives highlighting university life and student experiences
• Support creation of new creative content verticals such as student podcasts, faculty research features, and innovation stories
• Guide and mentor students in photography and visual storytelling as and when required
• Edit, organize, and maintain a structured archive of approved photographs and videos
• Coordinate photography and video schedules across departments and support branding, admissions, and internal communication needs

Skills & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Photography, Media, Visual Arts, or related field
• 2–5 years of professional photography experience (institutional/event experience preferred)
• Strong photography skills with basic videography and live-streaming knowledge
• Proficiency in photo editing tools (e.g., Lightroom, Photoshop); basic video editing skills desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and administrative teams